Emergency Sessional Instructional Assistant: HIS347H1F: The Country House in England, 1837

University of Toronto
University of Toronto

Toronto, ON, Canada

CAD 55.25-55.25 / hour

Posted on Sep 12, 2026

Emergency Sessional Instructional Assistant: HIS347H1F: The Country House in England, 1837-1939

HIS347H1-F, L0101, The Country House in England, 1837-1939

Course description: This course examines class distinction and community through the lens of the English country house from 1837 to 1939. Topics include owners, servants, houses, collections, gardens and rituals such as fox hunting.

Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Minimum qualifications: Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required.

Preferred qualifications: PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Duties: Grading assignments and exams; consulting with supervisor/students; invigilating final exams; other duties as needed in consultation with instructor.

Estimated course enrolment: 100
Estimated hours per position: Approximately 106 hours

Lecture: Friday 9:00-11:00am, (Online Synchronous)

Rate of Pay: $55.25 per hour plus 4% 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.

Application instructions:

  1. One letter of reference, sent directly from your referee, that address your teaching skills to history.cupeapplications@utoronto.ca

If you have any issues with submitting your application through the form above, please contact Christine Leonardo history.ugadvisor@utoronto.ca. Subject: HIS347H1-F SIA Application.

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

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