Apply now »

Sessional Lecturer - HIS101Y1Y Histories of Violence (Half Appointment)

Date Posted: 06/10/2024
Req ID: 37718
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

The Department of History is seeking 1 Sessional Lecturer for the following course:

 

HIS101Y1Y:  Histories of Violence

Ranging widely chronologically and geographically, this course explores the phenomenon of violence in history. It examines the role and meanings of violence in particular societies (such as ancient Greece and samurai Japan), the ideological foundations and use of violence in the clash of cultures (as in slavery, holy wars, colonization, and genocide), and the effects and memorialization of violence.

 

Minimum qualifications

Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required.

 

Preferred qualifications:  PhD in History preferred.  Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred.  Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

.

Description of duties:

Course preparation, lecturing, marking. Supervision of TA(s) in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. There will be 48 hours of lectures in this course and one office hour per teaching week.  Candidate will share this with the Faculty Instructor.

 

Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.

 

Estimated Course Enrolment: 300 students.

Estimate of TA Support:  1188 hours

 

Schedule:   Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:00-17:00 In-person lectures

 

Sessional Dates of Appointment:  September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025

 

*Note that this is a half-time appointment.  Candidate will co-teach and share duties with the Faculty Instructor*

 

Rate of Pay:

Sessional Lecturer I:                              $9,457.90 includes 4% vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer 1, Long term:            $9,930.79 includes 6% vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer II:                             $10,121.77 includes 6% vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer II, Long term :          $10,326.61 includes 6% vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer III:                           $10,362.76 includes 6% vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer III, Long term :         $10,570.01 includes 6% vacation pay

 

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.

 

Application instructions: Applications should be emailed to history.cupe3@utoronto.ca and must include:

Closing Date: 07/02/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**

 

 

 

 

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


Job Segment: History, Social Sciences

Apply now »