Sessional Lecture - SOC346H5F: Special Topics in Criminology, Law & Society

Course # and title: SOC346H5F - Special Topics in Criminology, Law and Society

Course description: This course will explore a particular area within criminology, law and society. Topics vary from year to year and are noted on the timetable once confirmed.

Estimated course enrolment: 60

Estimated TA support:90 hours (subject to enrolment)

Class schedule (Lectures): Thurdays 5 - 7 pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1 - December 31, 2023

Salary: Minimum stipend $9,457.89 for a Half course (inclusive 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 qualification:

Candidates must have at least an M.A. or equivalent in Law, Criminology, Sociology or related discipline. Previous experience teaching a similar course, and evidence of teaching excellence in the subject covered in the course are preferred. Applicants must include a description of the topic and the approach they would take for the course they are proposing.

Preferred qualification: Preference will be given to applicants with a professional background in law or Law and Society.

Description of duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TA’s assigned to course; order all necessary readings.

Application instructions:Application which includes a cover letter, CV and any relevant information must be submitted to the Chair c/o socbusiness.utm@utoronto.ca. Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

Posting End Date: July 3, 2023

Closing Date: July 3, 2023, 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.