Job Description

Sessional Lecturer -

HIS494H1-F Gandhi's Global Conversations

Course Description:

Primary source analysis of global circuits of ethico-political thought via work and life of Gandhi. Charts transnational environment of Gandhian thought (eg. Ruskin and Tolstoy), its critics (advocates of minority rights, also revolutionary violence) and global afterlife (eg. King, Mandela). Teaches methods in intellectual and political history of the global.

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.

Description of duties:

Developing syllabus; course preparation; Teaching one two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures; Marking; Conducting scheduled office hours (1 hour/week)

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:

16

Estimate of TA Support:

-

Schedule:

Tuesday 11:00-13:00

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

and addressed to the Associate Chair, Undergraduate and must include:

application form available at https://uthrprod.service-now.com/sys_attachment.do?sys_id=0ed45e3c478caa902abf93df016d4352 Updated CV teaching evaluations two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills

Closing Date:

Thursday, July 17, 11:59PM EDT