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Applications for Transition Year Program (TYP) Course Director
29 Mar 10
Call for Applications
The Transition Year Program (TYP) is seeking a YUFA member as Course Director for TYP 1000 6.0 Education and Social Justice for Fall 2010. The Transition-Year Program is a two-term program for students who do not have the educational background to apply to undergraduate study at York University. With a first intake of 20 students in Fall 2010, this program will reach a cohort of students that is not currently served by existing bridging or transition programs at York. The goal of this program is to make university education more equitable and accessible by providing opportunities for potential students from groups and communities that are currently under-represented in post-secondary education. Because of this emphasis on equity and accessibility, we strongly encourage applications from Affirmative Action candidates.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, as well as a statement of interest to: Office of Associate Vice-President for Academic Learning Initiatives, 906 YRT. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Norma Sue Fisher-Stitt, Associate Vice-President, Academic Learning Initiatives, ext. 23200 or Brenda Hart, Executive Associate, YUFA, ext. 33700.
Position open until filled.
Course Description
TYP 1000 6.0 Education and Social Justice
The course will examine the relationship between social justice and democratic citizenship. It will do so through the lens of critical pedagogy which links the personal experience of students with issues of power and hegemony. Foremost in this discussion will be an examination of which topics are considered appropriate for study in a university and which sorts of topics are generally excluded from the curriculum. Special attention will be paid to the link between methodology and substantive information. The main purpose of the TYP 1000 course is to link the overall goals of the Transition-Year Program – addressing systemic societal barriers to post-secondary education – with a central learning activity in the program by allowing for and highlighting the importance of the experience of TYP students as viable subjects for university study.
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Transition Year Program (TYP) at York University
6 Oct 09
A York-YUFA Partnership
Call for Applications for TYP Program Director
Applications are invited from YUFA members for the internal position of Program Director of the newly-created Transition Year Program (TYP). The successful candidate will serve a two-year term as the Program Director, with full Course Release.
The goal of the Transition Year Program is to make university education more equitable and accessible by providing opportunities for potential students from groups and communities that are currently under-represented in post-secondary education. In its initial pilot phase, the program is oriented towards the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, but as the program develops, the goal will be to develop paths into a range of Faculties across the University.
The Transition Year Program is a full-time two-term program for 20 students (to a maximum of 60 students by Year Three) who do not have the educational background to apply to undergraduate study at York University. With a first intake in Fall 2010, this program will reach a cohort of students who are not currently served by existing bridging or transition programs at York.
The Program Director will be responsible for academic oversight and administration of the program, including teaching, academic planning, resource allocations and budget, as well as the day-to-day operational and organizational activities, both within the University and the larger community. The Program Director will work with an administrative assistant and faculty to implement the TYP Program.
Knowledge of a range of pedagogies related to educating diverse groups of students, and experience in community outreach are essential to the position. As well as administering the TYP, the Program Director will be responsible for fostering links with partners both inside York, as well as with community organizations in the Greater Toronto Area and surroundings to support the program.
The Program Director position will commence on 1 May 2010, but it is hoped that the successful applicant will be able to participate in a number of program implementation meetings over the Winter 2010 term. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, as well as a statement of interest to: Office of Associate Vice-President for Academic Learning Initiatives, 906 YRT. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Norma Sue Fisher-Stitt, Associate Vice-President, Academic Learning Initiatives, ext. 23200 or Brenda Hart, Executive Associate, YUFA, ext. 33700.
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Interim Program Director
Transition-Year Program at York University
3 Apr 09 - The members York University Administration & Faculty Association on the Joint Transition-Year Program Committee are inviting applications from YUFA members of the community to take up an internal position as the Program Director of the newly-created Transition-Year Program (TYP). The successful candidate will serve a one-year term as the Interim Program Director (with possibility of renewal).
The goal of the Transition-Year Program is to make university education more equitable and accessible by providing opportunities for potential students from groups and communities that are currently under-represented in postsecondary education. In its initial pilot year, the program is oriented towards the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, but as the program develops, the goal will be to develop paths into a range of programs across the university.
The Transition-Year Program is a full-time two-term program for 20 students (to a maximum of 60 students by Year Three) who do not have the educational background to apply to undergraduate study at York University. With a first intake in fall 2009, this program will reach a cohort of students that are not currently served by existing bridging or transition programs at York.
The Program Director will also be responsible for academic oversight and administration of the program, including academic planning, resource allocations and budget, as well as the day-to-day operational and organizational activities, as they relate to the importance of this program, both within the university and in the larger community. The Program Director will work with an administrative assistant and faculty to implement the TYP Program.
Knowledge of a range of pedagogies related to educating diverse groups of students, and experience in community outreach are essential to the position. As well as administering the TYP, the Program Director will be responsible for program planning, teaching, and fostering links with partners both inside York, as well as with community organizations in the Greater Toronto Area and surroundings to support the program.
The position will commence on May 1, 2009 and is subject to budgetary approval. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 20, 2009. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, as well as a statement of interest to: Office of Associate Vice-President for Academic Learning Initiatives, 111 Central Square.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found at York’s website at www.yorku.cs/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the Affirmative Action Office at 416-736-5713.