Date Posted: 06/19/2025 Req ID: 43721 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: Dept of Geography Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: Course Description: S tudents will explore the various theories related to frontline service providers, specifically those with lived experience in the homelessness:serving sector in Canada. In this course, students will examine the intersectionality of frontline staff with lived experiences and the complexities of navigating a barrier:burdened system. Based on the book, Behind the Frontline, students will explore relevant themes associated with homelessness, addiction, mental health, employment, barriers to accessing non:judgement support, systematic stigmatization, dual advocacy and self:care. Additionally, discussion about the motivation to enter and/or stay in social service work, men's mental health, The state of the non:profit section in Toronto, What it means to be a front:line worker (definition, job description formal, job description actual) and the Opioid crisis. Estimate of course enrollment: 25 Estimate of TA Support: None Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 : April 30, 2026 Salary: Sessional Lecturer I : 9,997.47. Sessional Lecturer I Long:term : 10,699.21. Sessional Lecturer II : 10,699.21. Sessional Lecturer II Long:term : 10, ; Sessional Lecturer III : 10, . Sessional Lecturer III Long:term : 11, 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. Qualifications: PhD in related field preferred MA in related field At least 5 years of experience teaching at the university level At least 5 years of experience marking undergraduate essays Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness Ability to teach online if required Brief description of duties: Preparing course outline and syllabus. Delivering lectures; developing and administering grading, course assignments. Holding office hours. Grading of assignments and providing student feedback. Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: , please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if had previous teaching assignments), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and names for two possible references by July 14, 2025 to: Professor Matthew Farish, Interim:Chair Department of Geography and Planning Faculty of Arts and Science : University of Toronto 100 St. George Street, Room 5047 Toronto, ON M5S 3G3 Email: on the CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Opportunities site at: jobs.utoronto.ca/go/CUPE:3902:28Unit:329:Opportunities/2607317/ . This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lect