Sessional Lecturer - URB433H1F: Special Topics - Hip-Hop and the City (0.25 FCE)

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This course traces how hip-hop grew from house parties and DJ battles in the South Bronx in the late 1970s into one of the world's dominant cultural movements. While following the historical growth of hip-hop, the course utilizes the culture as a lens to understand critical urban issues of the 20th and 21st century. The course begins with a deep dive into hip-hop's origins in New York City, then moves to a thematic examination of specific issues. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, students analyze the work of major artists, explore how cultural, economic, and social forces drive urban change, consider how hip-hop can be a tool to advance positive social policy outcomes, and deepen skills for interpreting the music.

Requirements

• PhD and/or substantial professional experience in an industry relevant to the course
• demonstrated teaching experience in related disciplines and course topics

Nice To Haves

• PhD and/or substantial professional experience in an industry relevant to the course
• demonstrated teaching experience in related disciplines and course topics

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree