Sessional Lecturer - ANT203Y1Y - The Nature of Humans

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course ANT203Y1Y, focusing on human evolution and anthropology. The role involves delivering lectures, preparing course materials, and providing supportive TA assistance during the semester, with competitive compensation based on the lecturer's rank.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology (preferably in Evolutionary Anthropology) required.
• Demonstrated evidence of superior teaching is required.

Responsibilities

• All duties associated with teaching an undergraduate course.
• Preparing course outline, delivering lectures, marking assignments.
• Holding regular office hours and supervising TA support.

Skills

Superior teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Job description

Date Posted:
05/27/2025
Req ID: 43041
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Anthropology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: ANT203Y1Y The Nature of Humans

This is a vacancy for the first half of a full course

Course description:This course examines where humans fit in the fabric of the natural world. It explores the history of ideas about humans in nature, humans as primates, the story of human evolution and modern human physical and genetic diversity.

Estimated course enrolment:125 students


Estimated TA support: 540 hours (total) - to be adjusted according to actual enrollment


Class schedule: Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Classes begin September 2 and end December 1, 2025

*The delivery method for this course is in person.

Sessional dates of appointment:September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 *Course is co-taught. *

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer 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:

Ph.D. in Anthropology (preferably in Evolutionary Anthropology) required;

Demonstrated evidence of superior teaching is required

Description of duties

All duties associated with teaching an undergraduate course, including preparing the course outline, syllabus and lectures, delivering lectures, developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests & exams, holding regular office hours and the supervision of any assigned TA support.

Application instructions:
Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here:uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Please submit applications to:

Josie Alaimo, Undergraduate Administrator

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology

To Josie Alaimo by email at # Date:06/17/2025, 11:59PM EDT





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.