Sessional Lecturer - GASB33H3S

Job Tittle:  Sessional Lecturer - GASB33H3S  

Date Posted: 06/27/2024

Closing Date: 07/22/2024

Req ID: 38343

Job Category: Sessional Instruction

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough 

Department: UTSC:Dept-Historical & Cultural Studies

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)  

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Session:  Winter 2025

Course Code:  GASB33H3S

Course Title:  Global Buddhism in Historical and Contemporary Societies

Position Type:    Sessional Lecturer

Minimum Qualifications - Ph.D. or ABD in Religion, Buddhist Studies, Asian History, or another related field with extensive research on Buddhism and/or Asian religions.

Preferred Qualifications - Teaching experience in related subject areas; an approach to the subject matter that centres interdisciplinary, critical analysis of the social, cultural, and political implications of Buddhism and its relationship with other major religions. Strong academic record and professional promise as evidenced by ongoing research and publication.

Duties:   All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; submission of a deferred exam; holding regular office hours; supervising TA's assigned to the course, if applicable.

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

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

Additional information:

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

How to Apply:

Applications should incluide a covering letter outlining qualifications and current curriculum vitae, 1-2 page course description and proposal outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees addressed to the Chair: Professor Natalie Rothman, Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough. Please attach these documents to your online application at: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/hcs/app/instr

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