Sessional Lecturer - URB433H1S - Special Topics in Urban Studies: Housing and Homelessness II
Sessional Lecturer - URB433H1S - Special Topics in Urban Studies: Housing and Homelessness II
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Date Posted: 06/19/2025
Req ID: 43721
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Geography
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course Description: Students will explore the various theories related to frontline service providers specifically those with lived experience in the homelessness-serving sector in Canada. In this course students will examine the intersectionality of frontline staff with lived experiences and the complexities of navigating a barrier-burdened system. Based on the book Behind the Frontline students will explore relevant themes associated with homelessness addiction mental health employment barriers to accessing non-judgement support systematic stigmatization dual advocacy and self-care. Additionally discussion about the motivation to enter and/or stay in social service work mens mental health The state of the non-profit section in Toronto What it means to be a front-line worker (definition job description formal job description actual) and the Opioid crisis.
Estimate of course enrollment: 25
Estimate of TA Support: None
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 2026 April 30 2026
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I - $9997.47.
Sessional Lecturer I Long-term - $10699.21.
Sessional Lecturer II - $10699.21.
Sessional Lecturer II Long-term - $10953.96;
Sessional Lecturer III - $10953.96.
Sessional Lecturer III Long-term - $11228.90
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.
Qualifications:
PhD in related field preferred
MA in related field
At least 5 years of experience teaching at the university level
At least 5 years of experience marking undergraduate essays
Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness
Ability to teach online if required
Brief description of duties: Preparing course outline and syllabus. Delivering lectures; developing and administering grading course assignments. Holding office hours. Grading of assignments and providing student feedback.
Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: To apply please submit a covering letter curriculum vitae evidence of teaching effectiveness (if had previous teaching assignments) the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and names for two possible references by July 14 2025 to:
Professor Matthew Farish Interim-Chair
Department of Geography and Planning
Faculty of Arts and Science University of Toronto
100 St. George Street Room 5047
Toronto ON M5S 3G3
Posted on the CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Opportunities site at:
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 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 LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 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. 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.
Reference 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.
Closing Date:07/14/2025 11:59PM EDT
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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.
Employment Type
Contract
