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Sessional Lecturer - HIS218H1F Environmental History

Date Posted: 06/10/2024
Req ID: 37721
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:

 

HIS218H1F: Environmental History

A lecture-based course designed to introduce students to key moments and concepts in the field of environmental history since c. 1400. This course will track the reciprocal influence of humans and the non-human world since the so-called "Columbian Exchange," emphasizing the ways in which the non-human world-from plants, animals, and disease organisms to water, topography, and geography- have shaped human endeavours. At the same time, students will engage with many of the ways in which human beings have shaped the world around us, from empire and colonization, to industrial capitalism, nuclear power, and modern wildlife conservation.

 

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.

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Description of duties:

Course preparation, lecturing, marking. Supervision of TA(s) in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. There will be 24 hours of lectures in this course and one office hour per teaching week.

 

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

 

Estimated Course Enrolment: 80 students.

Estimate of TA Support:  240 hours

 

Schedule:   Thursdays 11:00-13:00 In-person lectures

 

Sessional Dates of Appointment:  September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

 

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
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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.

Diversity Statement

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