Sessional Lecturer - HIS311H1F Canada in the World

Sessional Lecturer - HIS311H1F Canada in the World

Course Description:

Ranging from the fifteenth through to the turn of the twenty-first century, students will learn about the treaties, trade agreements and alliances, as well as the informal traditions, working relationships and cultural ties that shape relations of people living within the boundaries of present-day Canada with the world. For this course, “international relations” is broadly defined, including military, political, economic, environmental and immigration policies, both official and informal.

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

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

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

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

Sessional Dates of Appointment:  September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Estimated Course Enrolment: 100
Estimate of TA Support: 117 hours

Schedule:  Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-11:00

Rate of Pay: 
Sessional Lecturer I:                         $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer 1, 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 Lecturer 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.

 

Application instructions: Applications should be emailed to history.cupe3@utoronto.ca to the attention of Prof. Heidi Bohaker, Undergradaute Associate Chair and must include:

  • cover letter

•    application form available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form
•    Updated CV

•    teaching evaluations
•    two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills to the email above

Closing Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

Diversity Statement

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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.