Common use of Teaching Appointments Clause in Contracts

Teaching Appointments. 18.1.1 The initiation of a contract appointment is at the discretion of the VPAD in consultation with the relevant Department Chair or Program Director. 18.1.2 Where contract appointments remain vacant after consideration of Members with applicable Seniority Status, all such vacancies within the Bargaining Unit shall be posted on the Employer’s website and shall stipulate the following: (a) the date of the posting; (b) the course name and course number; (c) the department; (d) the academic term(s), including the starting date and termination date; (e) the total number of classroom hours for the course; (f) the stipend payable; (g) the anticipated class size; (h) the academic degree or education in the academic specialty, and/or the appropriate professional training and experience required for the appointment; (i) any other information pertinent to the appointment; and (j) the application deadline; (a) Unless an applicant has previously supplied the following documents within the current academic year, all applications for course appointments shall be in writing and must include: i. the course(s) name, course(s) number, and term(s) of offering; ii. a current curriculum vitae; iii. current contact information; iv. evidence of positive teaching performance, which may include but is not limited to teaching evaluations, letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy; v. previous syllabi where applicable; and vi. for ARTS 130 and ARTS 140 courses, provide a title of the proposed course and a brief description (150-300 words). (b) Applicants shall apply electronically on or before the application deadline on the posting. 18.1.4 External applicants may be asked by the Employer to supply letters of recommendation, or give permission for the Employer to contact referees by telephone or email on the understanding that such information shall be retained in confidence by the Employer and not disclosed to the subject applicant. 18.1.5 The VPAD, in consultation with the relevant Department Chair or Program Director, shall fill contract appointments using the following criteria: i. Academic credentials; ii. Evidence of positive teaching performance; iii. Seniority points in the applicable course; iv. Support for the Mission of the University; v. Principles of gender and employment equity; and vi. Suitability for appointment at the University. 18.1.6 The appointment shall be made by the VPAD in consultation with the applicable Department Chair or Program Director. Confirmation of appointments shall normally be communicated to the successful applicant in accordance with the following schedule: On or before March 7 for the Spring Term On or before July 7 for the Fall Term On or before November 7 for the Winter Term Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, confirmation of appointment shall normally be communicated to the successful applicant in accordance with the following schedule: On or before February 7 for the Spring Term On or before June 7 for the Fall Term On or before October 7 for the Winter Term 18.1.7 The Member, or prospective Member, receiving confirmation of appointment shall confirm acceptance via email to the VPAD within ten (10) calendar days of such confirmation being delivered. The failure to confirm acceptance within such period shall be deemed a refusal by the Member in accordance with the Collective Agreement, or, in the case of prospective Members, a rejection of the offer of employment. 18.1.8 Where the foregoing process has not resulted in course fulfilment, or unforeseen circumstances arise requiring a course appointment within three (3) weeks of the applicable Academic Term, the VPAD shall address the appointment at his/her sole discretion. Current Members will be given priority consideration in the filling of vacancies pursuant to this clause. The resolution of such vacancies pursuant to this clause shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration process.

Teaching Appointments. 18.1.1 The initiation of a contract appointment is at the discretion of the VPAD in consultation with the relevant Department Chair or Program DirectorChair. 18.1.2 Where contract appointments remain vacant after consideration of Members with applicable Seniority Status, all such vacancies within the Bargaining Unit shall be posted on the Employer’s website and shall stipulate the following: (a) the date of the posting; (b) the course name and course number; (c) the department; (d) the academic term(s), including the starting date and termination date; (e) the total number of classroom hours for the course; (f) the stipend payable; (g) the anticipated class size; (h) the academic degree or education in the academic specialty, and/or the appropriate professional training and experience required for the appointment; (i) any other information pertinent to the appointment; and (j) the application deadline; (a) Unless an applicant has previously supplied the following documents within the current academic year, all applications for course appointments shall be in writing and must include: i. the course(s) name, course(s) number, and term(s) of offering; ii. a current curriculum vitae; iii. current contact information; iv. evidence of positive teaching performance, which may include but is not limited to teaching evaluations, letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy;; and v. previous syllabi where applicable; and vi. for ARTS 130 and ARTS 140 courses, provide a title of the proposed course and a brief description (150-300 words). (b) Applicants shall apply electronically on or before the application deadline on the posting. 18.1.4 External applicants may be asked by the Employer to supply letters of recommendation, or give permission for the Employer to contact referees by telephone or email on the understanding that such information shall be retained in confidence by the Employer and not disclosed to the subject applicant. 18.1.5 The VPAD, in consultation with the relevant Department Chair or Program DirectorChair, shall fill contract appointments using the following criteria: i. Academic credentials; ii. Evidence of positive teaching performance; iii. Seniority points in the applicable course; iv. Support for the Mission of the University; v. Principles of gender and employment equity; and vi. Suitability for appointment at the University. 18.1.6 The appointment shall be made by the VPAD in consultation with the applicable Department Chair or Program DirectorChair. Confirmation of appointments shall normally be communicated to the successful applicant in accordance with the following schedule: On or before March 7 for the Spring Term On or before July 7 for the Fall Term On or before November 7 for the Winter Term Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, confirmation of appointment shall normally be communicated to the successful applicant in accordance with the following schedule: On or before February 7 for the Spring Term On or before June 7 for the Fall Term On or before October 7 for the Winter Term 18.1.7 The Member, or prospective Member, receiving confirmation of appointment shall confirm acceptance via email to the VPAD within ten (10) calendar days of such confirmation being delivered. The failure to confirm acceptance within such period shall be deemed a refusal by the Member in accordance with the Collective Agreement, or, in the case of prospective Members, a rejection of the offer of employment. 18.1.8 Where the foregoing process has not resulted in course fulfilment, or unforeseen circumstances arise requiring a course appointment within three (3) weeks of the applicable Academic Term, the VPAD shall address the appointment at his/her sole discretion. Current Members will be given priority consideration in the filling of vacancies pursuant to this clause. The resolution of such vacancies pursuant to this clause shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration process.