HIS494H5S - Advanced Topics in the History of the Americas
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- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Req ID: 47746
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Historical Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: YesCourse Description: An in-depth examination of historical issues. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. Visit the Departmental web site at for further information.Estimated Course Enrollment: 20Estimated TA Support: N/AClass Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pmSessional Dates of Appointment: July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026Salary:Sessional Lecturer I$9,820.70Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term$10,510.04Sessional Lecturer II$10,510.04Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term$10,760.28Sessional Lecturer III$10,760.28Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term$11,030.36Please 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.Qualifications: Ph.D. in History strongly preferred. Successful applicants must specialize in land and law in Canada and the United States prior to the twentieth century. In some cases, a Ph.D. in a related field may be considered if the candidate has strong academic preparation in historical research methods, as demonstrated by graduate coursework completed and publications in historical journals. Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor.Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; dealing with student inquires; calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by the end of session: June 30, 2026 for the F session and August 31, 2026 for the S); holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.Application Instructions: Please note, applicants are not required to create a profile or apply through SucessFactors.Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a completed to Dr. B. Chrubasik, Chair, Department of Historical Studies by e-mail to: . CVs will be used to help determine an applicant's mastery in the subject matter. Candidates should provide results of teaching evaluations, when available.Closing Date: 04/20/2026, 11:59PM EDTThis 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.Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.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.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .