CLAB05H3 - History and Culture of the Greek World Sessional Lecturer
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CAD 9,997.48-11,228.9 / year
CLAB05H3 - History and Culture of the Greek World Sessional Lecturer
CLAB05H3 - HISB10H3 - History and Culture of the Greek World - Fall 2026
A survey of the history and culture of the Greek world from the Minoan period to the Roman conquest of Egypt (ca 1500-30 BC). Special attention will be dedicated to the nature, variety and limits of the available evidences, to socio-cultural interactions as well as to historical processes of continuities and ruptures. Same as HISB10H3
Job Details
Fall 2026
Department of Historical and Cultural Studies
University of Toronto Scarborough
CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Sessional Lecturer Vacancies
The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, for the Fall 2026 academic session. This posting is 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 3). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department's Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department within the previous thirty-six months, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past thirty-six months. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12.
All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application, an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and a 1-2 page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees.
The application submission should be addressed to Associate 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
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.
Please note that the position below is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997,48
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term (Three or more years as SL II): $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term (Three or more years as SL I): $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.
Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): September 8th – December 8th
Official Timetable: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/
| Job Title | Enrollment | Positions | Size of Appointment (hours) | Session |
| Sessional Lecturer | ~130 | 1 |
| Fall 2026 |
Minimum Qualifications
Completed or nearly completed PhD with a scholarly background and research in Classical Studies or Ancient History and good prior knowledge of the subject matter or related discipline with 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: Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 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; 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 is 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 preparation and delivery of course content; course syllabus development, 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; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable.
TA Support
Teaching Assistant support will be provided if the enrolment reaches 45 students or higher
Diversity Statement
The 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 http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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