Job Description

The Latin American Studies program in the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026 for the following course:

LAS 400 H1 S: Topics in Latin American Studies - Images that Speak: Visual Culture, Power and Representation in Latin America

For the Winter 2026 offering, LAS 400 H1 S is an interdisciplinary seminar that examines the role of visual culture in shaping understandings of Latin America through historical and contemporary examples. Considering different forms of imagery to include photographs, political posters, comics, album covers, and social media, students will analyze how ideas circulate across national and global contexts to construct narratives about identity, gender, race and nationhood in Latin America. In addition, the seminar also explores how artists, activists and everyday user employ images to challenge dominant representations and generate new forms of visibility.

Estimated course enrolment: 25

Estimated TA support: NA

Class schedule: Wednesday, 17:00 - 19:00 in NF


The delivery method for this course in currently in person. Please note that, in keeping with the public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Salary:

$9,820.70 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $10,510.03 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)


$10,510.03 (Sessional Lecturer II) - $10,760.28 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)


$10,760.28 (Sessional Lecturer III) - $11,030.36 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Latin American History or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience as a sole-responsibility course instructor in university settings. Proven track record of excellence in teaching in the subject area of the course. Familiarity with Canvas / Quercus.

Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching interdisciplinary university courses on politics, gender and/or social justice, and culture. Record of research publications on gender / feminist issues in Latin America.

Description of duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content. Holding regular office hours in person and via email, in addition to in-person class meetings. Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades.

Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees, evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: http://forms.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/#employment Please ensure you're using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.



Applications should be sent by November 14, 2025 to:


Latin American Studies Program


c/o Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies


Email: undergradadmin.isplas@utoronto.ca


Electronic applications preferred.



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.