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Sessional Lecturer, CLA204H1S - Introduction to Classical Mythology

Date Posted: 03/17/2025
Req ID: 42127
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Classics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

 

Course number and title: CLA204H1S - Introduction to Classical Mythology

 

Course description: A survey of the myths and legends of ancient Greece (and their extension to Rome) with some consideration of their role in ancient and modern literature and art.

 

Estimated course enrolment: 100 students

 

Estimated TA support: 100 hours

 

Class schedule: Online Asynchronous

 

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently Online - Asynchronous. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

 

Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

 

Salary: 
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90 
Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer Il, Long Term: $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer Ill: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $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.

 

Minimum qualifications: Graduate degree in Classics or cognate discipline; advanced knowledge of classical mythology. 

 

Preferred qualifications: Relevant teaching experience at the university level preferred.

 

Description of duties: Preperation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by the end of session); supervising TA(s), holding regular office hours. 

 

Application Process: Applications should be submitted electronically, by the closing date, via the Departmental Application Form. Questions can be directed to undergrad.classics@utoronto.ca. 

 

Closing Date: 04/07/2025, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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