Sessional Lecturer: POL378H1 S, Topics in Comparative Politics II (Jews and Power)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 9,997.48-11,228.9 / year
Sessional Lecturer: POL378H1 S, Topics in Comparative Politics II (Jews and Power)
Date Posted: 06/05/2026
Req ID: 48450
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Political Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Course Number and Title: POL378H1 S, Topics in Comparative Politics II (Jews and Power)
Course description: The rich human fabric comprising contemporary Israeli society is divided along multiple identity-based lines. It is divided nationally (between Jews and Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel), religiously (between religious and secular Jews, Muslims and Christians), and ethnically (between Ashkenazi and Mizrahi Jews). Other salient identity markers separate new immigrants from the older ones and city dwellers from residents of peripheral areas - within state borders and outside them, located in Israeli settlements in the occupied territories. In this course, students will learn about the complex web of cross-cutting identities within Israeli society and how these identities are (re)shaped by power. We will pay special attention to the interrelations of political power and identity politics in Israel.
Estimated course enrollment: 70 students
Estimated TA support: 50 hours
Class schedule: Friday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
* The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Salary (includes vacation Pay):
Sessional Lecturers I - $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term) - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturers II - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term) - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturers III - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) - $11,228.90
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:
- PhD is required.
- Teaching experience at the university level is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching and mastery of the subject area is preferred.
- Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.
Description of duties:
• Preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme
• Planning and teaching weekly lectures
• Setting and marking assignments/tests/exams and course administration in accordance with the University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
• Submission of grades
• Available for office hours for academic counselling of students
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
• Supervising and training TAs
Application Procedure:
Please see the Department’s website https://www.politics.utoronto.ca/about-us/employment-opportunities/sessional-lecturers for the application process
All applicants for this position should submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form along with teaching evaluations if available, a current C.V., and the names and contact information for 3 references to:
Elizabeth Jagdeo at undergrad.polsci@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 06/08/2026, 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.
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