Sociology TAship Applications

TAship postings

Fall/Winter 2023-2024 - Winter 2024 Emerg # 1

Posted on: 2023-11-27

Applications due: 2023-12-03

Submit applications on-line to: https://taships.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca/soc.

Course Campus Enrollment (est.) No. positions (est.) No. hours (est.) Dates Times Tutorials or laboratories/practicals Duties and responsibilities Qualifications Relevant criterion
SOC252H1S-L0101 - Intermediate Quantitative Methods in Sociology STG 80 1 100 Jan-Apr TH:11:00-13:00 Y INPERSON TUTORIAL ARE REQUIRED Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. Previous knowledge and coursework in subject of course; good knowledge of subject matter; Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; strong desire to advise students and help them learn. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
SOC231H5S - Classical Sociological Theory UTM 125 1 110 Jan - Apr, 2024 Mon 3 - 5pm Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, teaching, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
SOC301H5S - Canadian Prisons UTM 60 1 90 Jan - Apr, 2024 Wed 3 - 5pm Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, teaching, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology/Criminology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
SOC326H5S-NTA - Policing UTM 60 1 90 Jan - Apr, 2024 Tues 9 - 11am Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge in the subject area; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: History of strong academic success; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position.
SOC387H5S - Qualitative Analysis UTM 60 1 100 Jan - Apr, 2024 Tues 11am - 1pm Tues 2-3, 3-4 TA's in this course will be fully responsible for students in the tutorial section(s) assigned to them. Duties include (but are not limited to): conducting weekly tutorial sections assigned by the instructor; supporting students in the tutorials during regularly assigned office hours; answering student's email inquiries in an appropriate and timely fashion for students in the assigned tutorial section(s), marking all work (essays, assignments, tests, and final exams) by students in the assigned tutorial sections and recording the resulting grades on Quercus; doing all course readings, participating in training for conducting tutorials; and any other relatable duties assigned by the course instructor. Additional duties may include attending lectures and invigilating tests where applicable. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Must be available to hold/lead tutorial sessions in-person on TUESDAYS. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
SOCB54H3S - Sociology of Work and Industry I UTSC 25 1 Up to 60 hours each dependent on final enrollment figures Meeting Section Day(s) Start(s) End Location Current Max Wait Delivery Mode Instructor Notes LEC01 MO 10:00 12:00 Avail Meeting Section Day(s) Start(s) End Location Current Max Wait Delivery Mode Instructor Notes LEC01 MO 15:00 17:00 Avail https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/timetable Preparation and facilitation of tutorials; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; attending lectures, teaching, and/or leading discussions; rating and grading students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other Tas in a timely manner; other ad hoc tasks. Previous knowledge and coursework in subject of course; good knowledge of subject matter; TA experience or need to acquire TA experience in subject of this or related course; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; familiarity and/or experience with any of the following pedagogies: popular education strategies for learning, CBR, or PAR. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Notes:

  1. The 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Wellbeing Programs & Services at hwb@utoronto.ca. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit our Accommodation webpage.

  2. The University of Toronto 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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

  3. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ 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.

  4. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. The Departmental Hiring Policy is available in the Department Office and in the CUPE, local 3902 office. The position(s) posted above is (are) tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.

  5. Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Where the duties are intended to be performed at another location, such other location will be specified in the posting.

  6. Although a graduate student’s preference as to the campus location of his/her TA appointment will be taken into account, both the initial TA appointment (CI appointment) and the subsequent appointment obligation related to that appointment may be met through position(s) on any one of the three University of Toronto campuses (UTM, UTSC or St George) in courses in the same discipline as the initial appointment. TAs will only be assigned to courses in fields in which they are or should be qualified to assist.

  7. Positions posted here are open to Graduate Students in the School of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Fellows and Undergraduate Students in the University of Toronto.

  8. Preference in hiring shall be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto or those who have made application to be enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto.

  9. The hiring criteria for Teaching Assistant positions are academic qualifications, the need to acquire experience, previous experience and previous satisfactory employment under the provisions of this Collective Agreement.

  10. The rates of pay correspond with the current CUPE Agreement and are as follows:

    • Effective January 1, 2023: UG/SGSI/SGSII $47.64 per hour (+ 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.

  11. Applicants are responsible for uploading their academic CV, which must include the following information: teaching experience (institution, course name, course number, dates and number of appointments); TA experience (institution, course name, course number, dates and number of appointments); dissertation title; areas of research; conference and other presentations; publications. CV must provide a phone number and email address at which an applicant can be reached during the hiring time period.