You have the opportunity to work part-time on campus in a Work-Study Program position if you qualify for OSAP funding and are registered in at least 60% of a full course load. To apply, obtain the Declaration of Eligibility/Hiring form from the Office of Admissions and Awards, and apply for the positions that interest you. See http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/

These positions are only available to students eligible for the Work-Study Program.

 

Work-Study Position: Teaching and Pedagogy Research Assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1519

Position Description: Students will work on developing and enhancing resources for the teaching of religion in the Department for the Study of Religion.

 

Work-Study Position: Digital Humanities Program Assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1527

Position Description: This person will provide programming support for digital humanities communities at the University and help develop online resources for working with new technologies in the humanities.

 

Work-Study Position: Video and Web Support Assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1512

Position Description: This person will provide general web support for websites in the Department for the Study of Religion. In particular, the person will videotape events and be responsible for putting these videos online. The student should have experience with website development and video processing.

 

Work-Study Position: Activities & communications coordinator

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1511

Position Description: The student will assist in the development of program activities for the undergraduate Religion major program, as well as in the development of website resources designed to enhance undergraduate programs in the department. The student will design a series of creative activities designed to enhance undergraduate student experience in the Department for the Study of Religion. These may include organizing online communities, promotional videos, exhibits of student work, or social events. The student may also provide general support to departmental staff.

 

Work-Study Position: Sound engineering and digital reporting

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1518

Position Description: The student will assist in the development of audio stories focused on research in the Department for the Study of Religion’s projects in Buddhist Studies. The student may help produce stories (involving audio recording, story composition and audio editing), as well as promote these stories using online communities, promotional videos, digital exhibits, or community events. An interest and some training in Inner Asian religious communities (Tibet and Mongolia in particular) is preferred.

 

Work-Study Position: Library collections assessment research

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1517

Position Description: The student will prepare a detailed assessment of the library collections in Buddhist Studies at the U of T, including foreign language collections in Asian languages and digital resources. The assessment will involve comparison with collections at other libraries in North America and communication with librarians at those sites, as well as the developing of recommendations for further collection development at U of T. Knowledge of any Asian languages would be helpful although is not required.

 

Work-Study Position: Research assistant in Buddhist Studies

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1531

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Dept for the Study of Religion in a range of research projects, focusing on the historical and anthropological study of Buddhist traditions and their relationship with epic literature, oral traditions, and healing practices in particular. Excellent library research skills required.

 

Work-Study Position: Burmese or Vietnamese research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1532

Position Description: Students will assist faculty in the Dept for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read and speak Burmese (and possibly another regional language from Myanmar) or Vietnamese is required. Students will do bibliographic research and editorial work on a variety of topics relating to culture and religion in Myanmar/Vietnam.

 

Work-Study Position: Lao research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1529

Position Description: Students will assist faculty in the Dept for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to speak (and read, ideally) Lao, and/or possibly another regional language from Laos, is required. Students will do bibliographic research, editorial work, and ethnographic work on a variety of topics relating to culture and religion in Laos and in the Lao diaspora in Toronto.

 

Work-Study Position: Khmer language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1528

Position Description: Students will assist faculty in the Dept for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read and speak Khmer is required. Students will do bibliographic research on a variety of topics in Khmer studies.

 

Work-Study Position: Mongolian digital reporting

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1525

Position Description: The student will assist in the development of audio stories focused on research in the Department for the Study of Religion’s projects in Buddhist Studies. The student will help produce stories (involving audio recording, story composition and audio editing) about local Mongolian communities. An understanding of spoken Mongolian and familiarity with Mongolian culture is required.

 

Work-Study Position: Mongolian language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1521

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read Mongolian is required. Students will do bibliographic research on Mongolian research sources and prepare analytical summaries on a range of academic topics relating to Inner Asian religious traditions and history.

 

Work-Study Position: Tibetan bibliographer

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1526

Position Description: The student will work with others to prepare a detailed assessment of the library collections in Tibetan Studies at the U of T. The assessment will involve comparison with collections at other libraries in North America and communication with librarians at those sites, as well as the developing of recommendations for further collection development at U of T. Ability to read Tibetan is required.

 

Work-Study Position: Tibetan digital reporting

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1524

Position Description: The student will assist in the development of audio stories focused on research in the Department for the Study of Religion’s projects in Buddhist Studies. The student will help produce stories (involving audio recording, story composition and audio editing) about local Tibetan communities, or use audio materials recorded in Tibet. An understanding of spoken Tibetan and familiarity with Tibetan culture is required.

 

Work-Study Position: Tibetan transcription assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1523

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to understand, read, and write Tibetan is required. Students will transcribe audio and video recordings from Tibet, and in some cases translate into English. Students will classify these recordings using keywords, and work with a team to create edited audio/video productions.

 

Work-Study Position: Spoken Tibetan tutor

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1522

Position Description: Students will assist students in the Department for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program with practicing spoken Tibetan. The ability to speak Tibetan fluently is required; the ability to read Tibetan is beneficial but not required.

 

Work-Study Position: Tibetan language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1520

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read Tibetan is required. Students will do bibliographic research on Tibetan research sources and prepare analytical summaries on a range of academic topics relating to Tibetan religious traditions and history.

 

Work-Study Position: Chinese bibliographer

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1530

Position Description: The student will work with others to prepare detailed bibliographies and summaries of research articles and books in Chinese.

 

Work-Study Position: Chinese language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1514

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read Chinese is required. Students will do bibliographic research on Chinese research sources and prepare analytical summaries on a range of academic topics relating to Chinese religious traditions and history.

 

Work-Study Position: Russian language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1513

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read Russian is required. Students will do bibliographic research on Russian research sources and prepare analytical summaries on a range of academic topics relating to Asian religious traditions and history.

 

Work-Study Position: German language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1516

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read German fluently is required. Students will do bibliographic research on German research sources and prepare analytical summaries on a range of academic topics relating to Asian religious traditions and history.

 

Work-Study Position: French language research assistant

Job Order Number: 2012.WC.1515

Position Description: Students will assist faculty and doctoral students in the Centre for the Study of Religion’s Buddhist Studies program. The ability to read French fluently is required. Students will do bibliographic research on French research sources and prepare analytical summaries on a range of academic topics relating to Asian religious traditions and history.

 

 

The University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure stream position, Assistant Professor, located jointly in the Department for the Study of Religion (60%) and the Department of East Asian Studies (40%).

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of research methodology. Expertise in the relevant source languages is essential. Major area of specialization should be Chinese Buddhism. A PhD, excellent record of research and publication and excellence in teaching is required.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both departments on the St. George (downtown) campus, totaling two courses per semester, and will be expected to contribute to a developing doctoral program in Buddhist Studies within the Department for the Study of Religion. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm   Job Number 1100719

Submit your application online by clicking the link below. Applicants should submit as a single PDF file a letter of application, curriculum vitae and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Professor John S. Kloppenborg, Chair, Department for the Study of Religion, Jackman Humanities Building, Suite 309, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2M8. Applications should be received by November 1, 2011. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to send samples of their published work. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2012.

Closing Date November 1, 2011

For more information about the department for the Study of Religion please visit our home page. For information about the East Asian Studies Department please click here

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

 

July 25.2011

2011-2012 TA positions  in Religion for STG, UTM and UTSC are now listed at https://ssl.chass.utoronto.ca/taships/rlg/postings/

Summer TA positions in Religion are now listed at https://ssl.chass.utoronto.ca/taships/rlg/postings/

CUPE 3902 Positions

Unit 1 (Teaching assistantships & Course instructors)

• TA Policy
• 2011-2012 Cupe Unit I Job Posting

Unit 3 (Sessional Lectureships)

• Fall Winter 2011-12 Course Instructorships, Unit 3

The following is a Continuously Posted Notice on Filling Sessional Lecturer Positions under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

The Department for the Study of Religion may hire Sessional Lecturers to deliver some of its undergraduate courses. Specific courses will be posted on the Department’s notice boards and on the Departmental website. To be considered for a position, an application and a Curriculum Vitae must be submitted to:

Prof. John Kloppenborg, Chair
Department for the Study of Religion
170 St. George Street, floor 3
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2M8
email: chair.religion@utoronto.ca

General Information

Generally speaking, we expect to make decisions concerning courses in May for Winter, Fall and Spring courses, and April for Summer courses. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.

Applications will be retained for twelve (12) months. Persons who have submitted applications and CVs will receive email job postings for specific positions for the subsequent twelve (12) month period.

This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons holding the rank of Sessional Lecturer II.

Selection Criteria for Sessional I & II

Pursuant to the collective agreement between the University of Toronto and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 and in accordance with the standards and practices of the Department for the Study of Religion, the DSR has established the following guidelines for selection of Sessional I and Sessional II instructors

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible for Sessional Instructor positions, the candidate must:

• Possess a doctoral degree in the Study of Religion (or as appropriate to the course for which application is made, a doctoral degree in a related discipline such as Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, Classics, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, etc.).
• For language courses taught in the Department for the Study of Religion (e.g., Tibetan, Sanskrit), the appropriate graduate degrees or educational diplomas may be considered as suitable qualification.
• Applicants who had completed all doctoral courses and general examination requirements (and have lapsed) may be considered for Unit 3 positions.
• Demonstrate his or her currency with and mastery of the subject matter of the courses for which application is made.Currency here implies that the candidate must demonstrate ongoing engagement with scholarship in the area. This may be demonstrated by means of: recent graduate work completed in the area or field (course work or a dissertation); scholarly publications (in peer-refereed journals); and participation (i.e., presentation of papers or lectures) in learned societies, seminars, workshops, in the area in which competence and currency is claimed.
• Mastery of the subject matter may be demonstrated by an academic record including graduate courses and/or publications and/or other scholarly activities in the areas in which mastery is claimed, and should be evident from sample course syllabi, the structure of lectures and assignments, and other portions of the teaching dossier.
• In some cases, competence to serve as a sessional instructor will presuppose knowledge of the relevant languages of source texts (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Sanskrit, Tibetan) or the languages of contemporary scholarship and training in relevant critical methods.
• Having served as a Teaching Assistant for the course for which application is made can be treated as evidence of familiarity with the course content, although it does not necessarily imply currency with or mastery of the subject matter.

Application Procedure

The applicant must submit the following:

• A current curriculum vitae, which includes a complete list of all University level credit courses taught.
• A teaching dossier which shall include course outlines, bibliographies, and assignments, and include other evidence of superior teaching such as teaching awards.
• In the case of applicants who have already taught university level courses, a summary of previous course evaluations.
• For first-time applicants who have not yet taught any university level courses, a complete list of all graduate courses taken, the areas in which general examinations were written, and the title of the doctoral dissertation.

Criteria for Selection

The following considerations are critical to a recommendation for selection:

• Has the candidate demonstrated his or her currency with and mastery of the subject matter in the course for which application is made? (See above, 1b for a definition of currency and mastery.)
• Has the candidate demonstrated excellence in teaching? If the candidate has served as a Sessional Instructor in the past, the selection committee will consult course evaluations. The Department for the Study of Religion offers sessional teaching positions only to those who have demonstrated superior teaching. However, this does not preclude a candidate who has not taught any courses in the Department for the Study of Religion from applying for, and being hired as a Sessional Instructor. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, however, is a condition for further appointments.
• The Department for the Study of Religion retains the right not to fill a position that has been advertised.
• The Department for the Study of Religion will normally not award more than 1.0 FCE per academic term to any applicant.

June 2006; revised January 2008.

Advancement Procedures For Sessional II

Pursuant to the collective agreement between the University of Toronto and CUPE 3902 and in accordance with the standards of the Department for the Study of Religion, the Department for the Study of Religion has established the following guidelines for advancement from Sessional I to Sessional II.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible for advancement to Sessional Instructor II the candidate must:

1. possess a doctoral degree in the Study of Religion (or as appropriate to the course for which application is made, a doctoral degree in a related discipline such as Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, Classics, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, etc.); and
2. have taught at least eight (8) half courses or the equivalent in the Department for the Study of Religion, and have taught at least four (4) in the past six (6) years;
3. at the sole discretion of the Chair, a candidate who has taught at least four half courses in the Department for the Study of Religion and four (4) half courses in another single University of Toronto department (including UTSC or UTM) may be considered for advancement.
4. Candidates are responsible for determining whether they meet the eligibility criteria and for securing discretionary prior consent if they wish to have courses from another department recognized by the Department for the Study of Religion.
5. The candidate must initiate the request for advancement and submit it in writing no later than 1 September (and 1 July if possible).
6. Because observation of the candidate’s classroom conduct is a critical and necessary part of the advancement process, the candidate may ask the chair to arrange observation during the candidate’s final qualifying course prior to the submission of the formal request for advancement. The decision of whether or not to arrange such an observation is at the sole discretion of the Chair.
7. Because observation of the candidate’s teaching is a critical and necessary part of the advancement process, no one who has not been hired as a sessional during the Summer session of the year in which advancement is requested, or the Fall or Winter session of the year in which advancement is requested, is eligible to submit an application.

Application Procedure

The applicant must submit the following:

1. A current curriculum vitae, which includes a complete list of all University of Toronto credit courses taught in the past six (6) years.
2. A teaching dossier which shall include at least three (3) course outlines, bibliographies, and assignments, and include other evidence of superior teaching such as teaching awards. Three (3) outlines shall be submitted even if the candidate has only taught the same course repetitively.

Criteria for Advancement

The following considerations are critical to a recommendation for advancement.

1. Has the candidate demonstrated his or her currency with and mastery of the subject matter in all courses taught by him or her in the Department for the Study of Religion? Currency here implies that the candidate must demonstrate ongoing engagement with scholarship in the area. This may be demonstrated by means of: recent graduate work completed in the area or field; and/or scholarly publications (in peer-refereed journals); and/or participation in learned societies, seminars, workshops, in the area in which competence and currency is claims. Mastery of the subject matter should be evident from course syllabi, the structure of lectures and assignments, and other portions of the teaching dossier. Those who observe the candidate’s teaching should be able to comment on the candidate’s mastery of her/his subject areas.
2. Has the candidate demonstrated superior teaching? For superior teaching to be demonstrated the candidate’s teaching must be judged at a minimum as considerably better than the average teaching within the department, normally within the top third. The judgment must take into consideration individual and summary course evaluations, classroom observation, the candidate’s c.v., and teaching dossier. If a candidate’s summary course evaluations are below the department average, and a positive recommendation is made for advancement, the chair of the advancement committee must supply a substantive and compelling rationale, based on the committee’s deliberations, which argues for advancement based on the other criteria. [The current (2005-6) departmental average teaching rating is 5.69 for the questions ‘1. presents information clearly, 2. explains, 3. communicates well, 4. teaching objectives, and 7. learning experience’ on the student evaluation, and an average of 82.44% for retake.]
3. Has the candidate demonstrated that s/he has adhered to the following principles?
   • An employee shall carry out his or her responsibilities for teaching with all due attention to the establishment of fair and ethical dealings with students, taking care to make himself or herself accessible to students for academic consultation, to inform students adequately regarding course formats, assignments, and methods of evaluation, to maintain teaching schedules in all but exceptional circumstances, to inform students of any necessary cancellation and rescheduling of instructions and to comply with established procedures and deadlines for determining, reporting and reviewing the grades of his or her students.
   • In performance of their duties, they shall deal fairly and ethically with their colleagues, shall avoid discrimination, shall not infringe their colleagues’ academic freedom, and shall observe appropriate principles of confidentiality.