Sessional Instructional Assistant – HMB406H1S – Health Care Ethics

Job title:

Sessional Instructional Assistant – HMB406H1S – Health Care Ethics

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 10/18/2024
Req ID: 40188
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Human Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Sessional Instructional AssistantCourse number and title: HMB406H1S – Health Care EthicsCourse description: Since research involving human subjects lays the foundation for innovation in modern health care, this course examines health care ethics along a continuum from bench to bedside. Ethical issues are discussed in the context of specific cases involving human research, as well as contemporary clinical practice.Estimated course enrolment: 45 studentsHours of Work: 60 (to be confirmed)Class schedule: Lectures on Mondays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (in-person)Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Salary: $52.26 per hour plus of vacation pay*Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Minimum qualifications: Candidates should have a completed M.Sc. degree in a related field and basic knowledge of bioethics and ethical theory. Previous Teaching Assistant experience in a bioethics course preferred.Description of duties:

• Assist in preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme;
• Assist in teaching weekly lectures and tutorials;
• Assist in marking assignments and exams;
• Providing office hours for academic counselling of students;
• Assist in setting and marking assignments/exams
• Assist in course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.

Application instructions:Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: http://people.utoronto.ca/wp-
content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdfPlease ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.Applications should be submitted by: November 7, 2024 to:Director, Human Biology Program,Email:hmb.applications@utoronto.caPlease submit all the documents (except Unit 3 application form) as one pdf file, named as “SIAApplication_First Name_Last Name”.
Please note that only applications sent by email to hmb.applications@utoronto.ca will be considered;applications subitted via a different method will not be reviewed or considered.Closing Date: 11/07/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Expected salary

$52.26 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:51:35 GMT

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