Sessional Lecturer I – ENT200H1F Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Date Posted: 09/25/2024

Req ID: 39833

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Centre for Entrepreneurship

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: ENT200H1F Introduction to Entrepreneurship 

Course Description: 

This course provides a broad introduction to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial skills, and the methodology used by entrepreneurs to start a new venture. How do innovations become useful in society? What is needed for a company to use such innovations successfully? Why and how do individuals and companies commercialize new ideas or technologies. 

Estimated Course Enrolment: 350 students 

Estimated TA Support: 300 hours 

Class Schedule: In-person, Thursdays, 7 PM – 9 PM, plus weekly office hours. 

Please note, the delivery method for this course is in person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Centre. 

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 

Salary: 

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90 

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.80 

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: 

PhD required (or equivalent level of business knowledge and qualifications). A background in teaching the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation to diverse student cohorts representing a wide range of degree programs across the Faculty of Arts and Science required. Demonstrated success in supporting student learning and development in academic courses required. Demonstrated superior communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills required. Demonstrated experience in supervising teaching assistants is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

PhD aligned with the course topic is preferred. Applicants may be asked to supply a proposed course outline and/or references. Demonstrated evidence of writing and publishing research papers for publication/presentation at conferences preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred. Experience with course management tools University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) not required but is an asset. 

Description of Duties: 

This course is currently planned for in-person delivery in the Winter 2025 term. All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including: administering course in accordance with university regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors; delivering lectures; developing syllabus and marking scheme; setting and invigilating term tests and final assessment; marking and reporting final grades; availability in office hours for academic counselling of students; supervising TAs. 

Application Instructions: 

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), a course syllabus proposal, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to: entrepreneurship.artsci@utoronto.ca. Please note that applications submitted through the U of T jobs portal will not be considered. 

Business Office 

Centre for Entrepreneurship 

Faculty of Arts & Science 

University of Toronto 

Closing Date: 10/07/2024, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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