Contract Lecturer - JUR110 Legal Research and Writing II - Winter 2025

Appointment Details

Course Information

a) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.

PLEASE NOTE : Pursuant to the University's and as a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to either submit valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive a .

Course delivery in Winter 2023 will be online, in-person or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired for in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching on campus.

Candidates teaching remotely are required to have access to the appropriate technology, i.e. computer with camera and microphone and high-speed internet.

Qualifications

Evidence may be requested for all categories.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Requirement : Applicants must possess a JD, LLB, or BCL.

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 further 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.