GASC33H3 - Critical Perspectives in Global Buddhism - Summer 2025

Course Description: This course critically examines different aspects of Buddhism in global context 

Job Details 

SUMMER 2025 
Dept of Historical and Cultural Studies 
University of Toronto Scarborough 
CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Sessional Lecturer Vacancies 
 
The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, for the Summer 2025 academic session. This posting is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 3). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department's Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department within the previous thirty-six months, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past thirty-six months. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12. 
 
All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application, an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and a 1-2 page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees. 
 
The application submission should be addressed to Professor Natalie Rothman, Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough. Submit these documents by attaching them to your online application at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/hcs/app/sl 
 
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 that the position below is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments. 
 
Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be: 
 
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90 
 
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $9,930.79 
 
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77 
 
Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term (Three or more years as SL II): $10,326.62 
 
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76 
 
Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term (Three or more years as SL I): $10, 570.02 
 
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. 
 
Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): 
 
Y Courses: May 2 - August 7 
F Courses: May 1 - June 16 
S Courses: June 23 – August 7 
 
Official Timetable: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ 

Minimum Qualifications 

Completed or nearly completed PhD with a scholarly background and research in Religion, Buddhist Studies, Asian Studies or related discipline with demonstrated training and ability to teach courses on Buddhism or Buddhist cultures and societies in a comparative or global contexts. 
 
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, 1–2-page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees. 
 
Lecture Schedule: 
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Appointment Date: June 23 - August 7, 2025 (excluding final exam period). Final exam can be scheduled anytime between August 11 - August 23. 
 
Note: This is an online synchronous course, final exam and other assessments/assignments will be delivered remotely as well.  

Preferred Qualifications: Strong academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and publication. Teaching ability at the university level, currency and mastery of the subject matter, past relevant teaching experience and previous experience teaching this course is strongly preferred. 

Relevant Criterion: Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. 

Duties: All usual duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; course syllabus development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and timely submission of grades; timely submission of a deferred exam which might happen after the conclusion of the term; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. 

TA Support:Teaching Assistant support will be provided if the enrolment reaches 45 students or higher.