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Sessional Lecturer - CRI393H1F Topics in CrimSL (Transitional Justice) - EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 07/07/2025
Req ID: 44075
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr of Criminology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: CRI393H1F Topics in CrimSL (Transitional Justice) (0.5 FCE)

Course Description: This is a 3rd year undergraduate course focusing on the field of transitional justice (TJ). The course delves into the history, practices, challenges and prospects of TJ as a mechanism employed by societies emerging from periods of political violence or authoritarianism to peace and democracy. Classes will focus on a range of topics like 1-Introduction to the field of TJ, 2-Contentious debates in TJ (peace vs justice, retributive vs restorative, and local vs international). The next segment of the course will look at TJ mechanisms like 3-Criminal prosecutions, 4-Truth seeking &reconciliation (including case studies of Canada’s TRC, Columbia and others around the world), 5-Amnesties, 6-Reparations, 7-Memory and memorialization, and 8-Institutional and security sector reforms (SSR). The final segment of the course will cover topics like 9-Gender justice, 10-Traditional and community-based justice mechanisms (eg. Gacaca courts in Rwanda), 11-Civil society & victims’ participation in TJ policy advocacy, and a discussion of prospects of the field broadly. The course format will include a combination of lectures, class activities, and guest speakers.

Number of Positions: 1.We are seeking 1 Sessional Lecturer I to teach the course (0.5 FCE)

Estimated course enrollment: 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 of appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

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: All duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; printing of course material; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; and order all necessary readings.

Application Instruction:

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: 07/09/2024, 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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