Sessional Lecturer - URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness (0.50 FCE)

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Remote

About The Position

This course, URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness, examines the paradox of urban development alongside increasing homelessness in cities like Toronto. It will trace the links between housing, homelessness, and urban politics, review policies and trends at various government levels, and connect with urban movements to contest displacement, aiming to achieve the federal government's goal of ensuring affordable and adequate housing for all Canadians by 2030. The course will be delivered online synchronously on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is estimated to have an enrollment of 60 students. There is no TA support for this course.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• PhD in related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Instructors will lecture on the themes of the course
• prepare the syllabus and lectures
• develop and administer grading, course assignments, tests and exams
• mark and invigilate exams
• hold regular office hours
• oversee tutorials
• supervise teaching assistants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level