Sessional lecturer: pol378h1 s, topics in comparative politics ii - emergency posting

Sessional Lecturer: POL378H1 S, Topics in Comparative Politics II - EMERGENCY POSTING Date Posted:

11/19/2025 Req ID:

46109 Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Arts & Science Department:

Dept of Political Science Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title : POL378H1 S, Topics in Comparative Politics II (The Politics of Identity and Intergroup Relations in Israel)

Course description : This course will examine the role of identity in shaping political, social, and economic dynamics in Israel. Students will learn about cutting‑edge social scientific research that empirically examines questions relating to identity and intergroup relations in the Israeli context. Focusing on empirical studies in political science, economics, and social psychology, the course will familiarize students with various theoretical frameworks and data‑driven studies that answer pressing questions regarding identity and intergroup relations in Israel from a comparative perspective.

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, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Salary (includes vacation Pay):

Sessional Lecturers I – $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term) – $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturers II – $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term) – $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturers III – $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) – $11,030.36

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

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:

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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