Historical & Cultural Studies - Teaching Assistant - P10039
Posting Date: March 27th, 2024
Closing Date: April 19th, 2024
CLAA04H3Y - The Ancient Mediterranean World - Summer 2024
An introduction to the main features of the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean world from the development of agriculture to the spread of Islam. Long term socio-economic and cultural continuities and ruptures will be underlined, while a certain attention will be dedicated to evidences and disciplinary issues.Same as HISA07H3

Timetable

CLAA04H3Y

Job Details

University of Toronto Scarborough

CUPE 3902, UNIT 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCIES

POSTING DATE: 2024-03-27
CLOSING DATE: 2024-04-19


The following Teaching Assistant positions are available in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough for the Summer 2024 academic session. The jobs are posted in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 1).

Applications should be submitted electronically, with a current curriculum vitae via https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/hcs/app/ta

The Chair of the Department, Professor Natalie Rothman, will make any and all offers of employment on behalf of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies.

In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 collective agreement, the rate of pay applicable for T.A. classifications UG/SGSI/SGSII will be $51.93 per hour plus 4% 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.

Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period):

Y - May 1 - August 30, 2024
F - May 1 - June 20, 2024
S - July 1 - August 30, 2024

Job Title Enrollment Positions Size of Appointment (hours) Session
Teaching Assistant 45 1 65 Summer 2024

Minimum Qualifications

A MA or PhD in a related discipline, with knowledge of Ancient West Asian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures. Have solid prior knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as demonstrated through current research, previous coursework, or previous TA/GA placements in similar or related courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching and/or marking experience with this course or a course on a related topic.

Relevant Criterion

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Duties

Grading Assistants will provide grading support that includes making detailed comments and marking of assignments, tests, and exams as well as invigilate exams. Other duties as determined by the supervisor.  

Notes

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.


Department Standards and Policies are available in the Department office and in the CUPE, Local 3902 office.

Have a question? Send an email to:   joanne.saliba@utoronto.ca