SESSIONAL LECTURER - BPM339H1S: MIND, CONSCIOUSNESS, AND SELF

Date Posted: 10/17/2024
Req ID: 40216
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: New College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health Program at New College seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 to teach the following in person course:

BPM339H1S: MIND, CONSCIOUSNESS, AND SELF

Course Description

BPM339H1S – An interdisciplinary study of theories of mind, consciousness, and the self, placing Buddhist traditions in dialogue with scientific theories of the mind in psychology.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 45 students

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Schedule: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Note: This course will be delivered in person. However, please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Salary (inclusive of vacation pay):

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I (Long-term): $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II (Long-term): $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III (Long-term): $10,570.02

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

Minimum Qualifications

Completed or nearly completed Ph.D. with a scholarly background in Buddhist Studies and psychological and/or philosophical theories of mind. Teaching experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant teaching experience at the university level preferred.

Responsibilities

Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; and holding regular office hours.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.

Application Process

Applicants should submit — in one consolidated application package (e.g., PDF or Word document) — (1) a detailed letter of application; (2) an updated curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; (4) evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and (5) the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form.

Applications should be sent to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Application deadline: November 5, 2024

Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.

Closing Date: 11/06/2024, 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.