Unconscious Bias 101: Workshop for U of T Faculty (Online)

Presenters: Professor Ernie Lam and Professor Emeritus Anthony Wensley Understanding unconscious bias is an important first step to making structural and personal changes that support equity and inclusion. The purpose of this online workshop is to: Explore the existing evidence on representation and bias Explore case studies that illustrate how bias might intersect with various […]

Assessment of Teaching in Tenure, Continuing Status, and Promotion Reviews for Chairs, Directors, and Members of Teaching Evaluation Committees (Online)

The evaluation of teaching is a critical element in tenure, continuing status, and promotion reviews. Led by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI), this is a substantive session on the evaluation of teaching effectiveness that will help those engaged in these reviews to conduct their work in a fair and robust way. Please […]

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Building the Momentum: Finding Your Post-Continuing Status Pathway (In-Person)

Thinking about next steps after continuing status? This session, intended for Associate Professors, Teaching Stream who achieved continuing status status between 2017-2018 to 2021-22, is a conversation about post-continuing status pathways. A panel of teaching stream faculty will share how they have continued to grow exciting and dynamic careers after achieving continuing status. This session […]

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Advancement Process for Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online)

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This session, offered by Labour Relations, will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs Vice/Associate Deans, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 3 appointments with the necessary information to manage and conduct the processes for advancement to Sessional Lecturer II, and advancement to Sessional Lecturer III. Please note: A registration confirmation email […]

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Interim and Tenure Review – For Faculty (Online)

This session is for tenure stream faculty only. Achieving tenure is an important milestone in the life cycle of tenure-stream faculty. Understanding expectations and knowing what constitutes a complete and thorough file is critical. This session, intended for pre-tenure faculty who are preparing for their interim or tenure reviews, will cover the process and associated […]

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Contracts & Agreements – for AAAs (Online)

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Session Leader: Rachael Ferenbok, Associate University Counsel Deans, Chairs, and Directors often find themselves working with contracts. This session will cover the risks of signing contracts, how to interpret legal terms, and how to handle the business aspects of running a Unit. We will review contract policy and guidelines, explore case studies, and discuss common […]

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Hiring Teaching Assistants, Course Instructors, and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online)

Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event.

This session, offered by Labour Relations, will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs, TA Coordinators, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for posting, hiring, and filling positions under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: subsequent appointment assignments, job […]

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Building the Momentum: Finding Your Post-Tenure Pathway (In-Person)

Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event.

This interactive panel, intended for associate professors who achieved tenure between 2018-19 and 2021-2022, is a conversation about exploring post-tenure pathways. Experienced faculty will share how they navigated the immediate post-tenure period. This panel will be moderated by Acting Vice Provost, Faculty & Academic Life, Randy Boyagoda. Lunch will be provided. Location: Main Dining Room […]

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Probationary and Continuing Status Review – For Faculty (Online)

Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event.

This session is only for teaching stream faculty in continuing appointments who are prior to their continuing status review. Achieving continuing status is an important milestone in the life cycle of teaching-stream faculty. Understanding expectations and knowing what constitutes a complete and thorough file is critical. This session, intended for pre-continuing status faculty who are […]

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Managing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online)

Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event.

This session, offered by Labour Relations will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs, Vice/Associate Deans, TA Coordinators, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for managing employees under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: performance management, accommodation, workload, leaves, […]

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