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Sessional Lecturer - CRI391H1S Topics in CrimSL (War Crimes Against Humanity) -EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 07/07/2025
Req ID: 44090
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr of Criminology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

Course Number and Title: CRI391H1S Topics in CrimSL (War Crimes Against Humanity) 

Course description: This is an interdisciplinary course that brings human rights, gender, international law, political science, criminology and a bit of history into conversation with each other. Students will engage in theoretical, practical and critical analysis of case studies, and topics in the following areas:1-introduction, history and definitions of WC, CAH, and genocides, 2-legal frameworks/initiatives such as the ICC, ICTR, ICTY, 3-Universal jurisdiction and hybrid courts (eg. Cambodia & Sierra Leone), 4-legal definitions and elements of crimes against humanity, 5-legal definitions and elements of war crimes, 6-legal definitions and elements of the crime of genocide, 7-conflict related sexual and gender-based crimes, 8-Victims, Perpetrators and Other Actors, 9-The role of civil society in research, advocacy and rights related to WC and CAH, 10-the politics of transitional justice, accountability & reconciliation. The class format will be a combination of lectures and discussions.

Estimated course enrolment: 60

Estimated TA support: 140hrs

Class Schedule:  TH:11:00-14:00

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

Sessional dates: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Salary: (0.5 FCE) 
Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.7 
Sessional Lecturer I (Long Term) - $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II (Long Term) - $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) - $11,030.36

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: PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies

Preferred qualifications: Expertise in the histories of legal aid, Indigenous justice, and the Canadian legal-administrative state; teaching experience across diverse institutions and law and society disciplines; track record of award-wining publications in field-leading journals.

Description of duties: The design, preparation and delivery of course content in-class, including teaching lectures or seminars; creation of courseware; the development and administration of assignments, tests and examinations; supervising TAs; the marking and grading of student work, and the submission of grades to the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies in accordance with established policies.

Application instructions: 

Applicants must submit Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Employment Application Form to the attention of:

Matthew Light Associate Professor; Undergraduate Coordinator

Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Canadiana Gallery, Second Floor
14 Queen’s Park Crescent West
Email: assistant.crimsl@utoronto.ca

 

Closing Date: 07/09/2025, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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