Date Posted: 03/05/2025
Req ID: 42000
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
| DRM288H1 F Introduction to Communications Counts as 0.5 credit Course Description: This introductory online course focuses on communication as a critical and transferable skill in professional contexts. Students will explore effective communication through intentional use of the voice in daily interactions, meetings, classroom and public presentations, as well as professional environments. Exercises will include practice of breathing techniques for relaxation and confidence, approaches to postural alignment, and methods for effective listening. Students will strengthen and develop confidence in a supportive, playful, participatory and collaborative environment. This course is suited to students in a variety of professional programs, English as additional language learners, or for those who would like to learn a full range of communication skills.
Estimated TA support: N/A
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 Preferred Qualifications: MFA in Acting/Performance. Diploma in voice training from an accredited institution; background in communications; professional background in performance. Experience teaching voice and communication to English as additional language students. Experience teaching voice or communication within educational or professional contexts outside of performance training.
Application instructions: Apply online at 2025 Summer CDTPS APPLICATION - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3. Upload to Dropbox your cover letter indicating your expertise in the subject area as well as an explanation of how you will organize this course and your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to show evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available).
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Closing Date: 03/27/2025, 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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