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Sessional Lecturer HISB41H3: Making of Modern Canada

University of Toronto

Toronto, ON

CA$10K/mo

Full-time

PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

HISB41H3: Making of Modern Canada - Fall 2026 

Students will be introduced to historical processes central to the history of Canada's diverse peoples and the history of the modern age more generally, including the industrial revolution, women's entry in social and political "publics," protest movements, sexuality, and migration in the context of international links and connections. 

Job Details 

Fall 2026 
Department of Historical and Cultural Studies 
University of Toronto Scarborough 
CUPE 3902, UNIT 1 COURSE INSTRUCTOR VACANCIES 
The following Course Instructor positions are available in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies for the 2026 Fall academic session. These jobs are posted in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 1). Please note that the positions posted below are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments. Applications should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and current curriculum vitae, 1-2 page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees addressed to the Chair: Professor Natalie Rothman, Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough. Please attach these documents to your online application at: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/hcs/app/sl 
The Chair of the Department will make any and all offers of employment on behalf of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies. 
The application submission should be addressed to Professor Connie Guberman, Acting Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough. Submit these documents by attaching them to your online application at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/hcs/app/sl 
Please note that the position below is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments. 
Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for course instructors will be $9,442.98 for a half course (F,S or Y) plus vacation pay. For first time CI appointment or first time a CI is teaching a course, the rate of pay will be $10,553.15 plus 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. 
Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): 
September 8th - December 8th 
Official Timetable: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/  

Job Title 

Enrollment 

Positions 

Size of Appointment (hours) 

Session 

Course Instructor 

~40 

1 

Fall 2026 

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed or nearly completed PhD with a scholarly background and research in Canadian History with specific knowledge of the historical processes central to the history of Canada's diverse peoples and demonstrated training and ability to teach courses in the subject area. 
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, 1-2-page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees. 
Lecture Schedule: 

Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

 
This is an in-person course, the lectures will be taking place between September 8 to December 8, 2026. The final exam can be scheduled anytime between December 10 - December 22 2026 and Sessional Lecturers will need to be available to invigilate the final exam. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Strong academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and publication; teaching ability at the university level; currency and mastery of the subject matter; past relevant teaching experience; and previous experience teaching this course are strongly preferred. 

Relevant Criterion: 

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. 

Duties: 

All usual duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including course syllabus development; preparation and delivery of online course content; administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and timely submission of grades; timely submission of a deferred exam, which might happen after the conclusion of the term; holding regular office hours virtually; supervising and TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This is an online course, and instructors are expected to teach online during destinated days and times.  

TA Support:

Teaching Assistant support will be provided if the enrolment reaches 45 students or higher 

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