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Sessional lecturer-ANT415H5S - Faunal Archaeo-Osteology

Date Posted: 06/10/2025
Req ID: 43453
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Anthropology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

 

Description:

Course Description: Examination and interpretation of faunal material from archaeological sites, to obtain cultural information regarding the site occupants.

 

Session: January 1, 2026-April 30, 2026

 

Lectures: Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (In-person)

 

Practicals: Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (In-person)

 

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25 (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

 

Estimated TA Support: Up to 132 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

 

Salary: 

  • $9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I
  • $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
  • $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II
  • $10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III

 

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: Applicants must have a PhD (completed) in Anthropology with a focus on archaeology, and research experience in zooarchaeological work identification and analysis, and other aspects of this course as described.  Applicants must also have teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and a comprehensive foundation in the field.  Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable. 

 

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours.

 

Application instructions: 

1. Apply online from the Anthropology website.

2. Email your CV to carolyn.loos@utoronto.ca by July, 15, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

Closing Date: 07/15/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

 

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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