Job Description

Date Posted: 01/18/2023
Req ID: 29310
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Deptment of History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

HIS295Y1S: History of Africa

An introduction to African history and the methodology of history more broadly, this course sets out to question how historians do history, examine differences in theories of knowledge, and explore the relationship between academic and cultural representations of the past. The course also draws on anthropology and related disciplines.

Estimated course enrolment: 50

Estimated TA support: 150 hours

Class Schedule: Thursdays 14:00-16:00 In-person lectures

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Salary:

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,182.42

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $9,641.79

Sessional Lecturer II: $9,826.96

Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $10,025.84

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,060.93

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $10,262.15

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: Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required. Teaching experience at the university level 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, and marking. There will be 24 hours of lectures in this course and one office hour per teaching week.

Application instructions:

Applications should be mailed to and must include:

• Application form available at
• Updated CV
• Teaching evaluations
• Two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills

Closing Date: 01/22/2023, 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.

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