Teaching Assistant | Summer 2023 | BMS200Y1Y Book & Media Histories

Closed for Applications

Advising students, grading assignments, participating in some online discussions and activities.

 

Course description: Traces the long history of media in culture and society, including books and other communication technologies. Covers historical developments including orality and writing, printing and the book, image and sound reproduction, wired and wireless communication, electronic and broadcast media, and contemporary digital media. Examples and case studies will be drawn from a variety of different sociocultural contexts, media industries, and creative practices.

 

Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered online synchronously.

  • Start Date
    May 1, 2023
  • Department
    Office of the Principal & Vice-President
  • Compensation
    $46.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay
  • Hours
    36 hours
  • How to Apply
    usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
  • Terms
    Headline: Summer 2023 | BMS200Y1Y: Book & Media Histories
    Posting date: February 8, 2023
    Closing date: March 9, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    Number of positions: 1
    Title/position: Teaching Assistant
    Qualifications: MA required. In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement, Article 15.07, preference in hiring will be given to graduate students in the field of Information, Communication & Culture, or a closely related discipline.
    Brief description of duties: Advising students, grading assignments, participating in some online discussions and activities.

     

    Course description: Traces the long history of media in culture and society, including books and other communication technologies. Covers historical developments including orality and writing, printing and the book, image and sound reproduction, wired and wireless communication, electronic and broadcast media, and contemporary digital media. Examples and case studies will be drawn from a variety of different sociocultural contexts, media industries, and creative practices.

     

    Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered online synchronously.

     

    Salary: $46.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay
    Estimated course enrolment: 70 students
    Size of appointment: 36 hours
    Class schedule: Tuesday: 10:00-12:00; Thursday: 10:00-12:00.
    Dates of appointment: May 1 to September 5, 2023.
    Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, and the names of two referees to:

     

    University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal

     

    email: usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca

     

    Disclaimer: Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments.

     

    This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

     

    Vaccination Requirement

    As an employee of the University, you must be fully vaccinated to be able to attend and perform duties on University premises as required, even if some or all of your duties can be performed remotely. To read about our process in reviewing Medical Exemptions please visit this link.

     

    We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

     

    The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

     

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

     

    If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca