JUR 100 - Law Contract Lecturer- Fall 2024- Part-Time
2 weeks ago
Appointment Details
Course Information:
a) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.
PLEASE NOTE: The delivery of this course is in-person. Should circumstances change, the University requests that applicants be prepared to pivot to teach online or hybrid. Successful applicants must have access to the appropriate technology, i.e. computer with camera and microphone and internet.
Effective May 1, 2022, the University's Vaccination Policy has been suspended. However, due to the fluid and dynamic nature of COVID-19 virus, should public health indicators change, the University reserves the right to reinstate the Vaccination Policy; as deemed necessary. Should this policy be reintroduced, all successful candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide such proof.
Qualifications
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirement: Applicants must possess a JD, LLB or BCL. Preference will be given to those with an LL.M or a Master’s degree in a closely related field or to those with either a doctoral degree in law, a Ph.D. in a closely related field, or who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are very close to completion.
EDUCATION:
The level of relevant academic degrees including credentials and professional designations, as applicable, and/or degrees typically held by a teacher in that discipline/profession in the university sector.
EXPERIENCE:
The extent and variety of relevant work and/or community experience in the professional field or discipline. The extent of university teaching experience. Previous experience teaching the same or an equivalent course at Toronto Metropolitan University, or an equivalent course at another university.
CURRENCY:
Demonstrated evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge (including practice skills, where appropriate) in their specific field/discipline - and/or demonstrated evidence of having maintained academic currency in the specific field/discipline relevant to the course(s) for which the candidate has applied which may include publication in a peer reviewed journal, presentation or attendance at relevant academic conferences. Attendance/participation in teaching related conferences (e.g. Toronto Metropolitan University Learning and Teaching Conference), workshops, seminars, etc.
TEACHING SKILLS:
Ability to teach effectively which may include such tools as Contract Lecturer Assessment forms and Faculty Course Survey results or equivalent documentation. Demonstrated experience of ability to effectively teach in an online environment which includes demonstrated knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of online courses, including using course management system tools to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the course.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of personal computers that are relevant to this course, including document creation, file management, internet research, and communications.
INTERACTIVE SKILLS:
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues and students; ability to work effectively in groups; ability to resolve conflicts constructively; ability to carry out the duties and obligations of a Contract Lecturer in a respectful manner; ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the future diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including but not limited to women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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