Sessional lecturer - ant342h1s - anthropology of race and racism - emergency posting

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Toronto is looking for a Sessional Lecturer to teach an undergraduate course in Anthropology. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, preferably in Social Cultural Anthropology, with proven teaching experience. Responsibilities include course preparation, delivery, and student evaluations, alongside maintaining office hours for support. The role offers competitive salary based on lecturer level from $9,820.70 to $11,030.36 per session, with contract dates from January 1 to January 31, 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outline, syllabus, and lectures.
• Deliver lectures and administer course assignments, tests, and exams.
• Hold regular office hours for student consultations.

Skills

Superior teaching skills

Anthropological expertise

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Job description

Position Details

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

Req ID: 46337

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Anthropology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Information

Course number and title: ANT342H1S Anthropology of Race and Racism

Course description: This course will examine the role of anthropology in the development, maintenance, as well as critique, of race as a concept and racism as a social, cultural, and structural reality. Topics include: the relationships among anthropology, race, and colonialism; the constructions of race as a social, cultural, and biological concept; ethnographic engagements with whiteness and white supremacy; and the future of anthropology as an anti‑racist and anti‑colonialist enterprise.

Prerequisite: ANT207H1

Estimated course enrolment: 65 students

Estimated TA support: 80 hours

Class schedule: Thursdays 1‑3 pm, Classes begin January 5 and end April 6, 2026

Delivery method: in person

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Salary (per Sessional Lecturer level):

• 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

Note: Salary will be prorated to reflect length of appointment. Rates stipulated in the collective agreement prevail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology (preferably in Social Cultural 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 and exams, holding regular office hours.

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 at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Submit applications to:
Josie Alaimo, Undergraduate Administrator
University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology
To Josie Alaimo by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date

12/15/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Additional Information

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.
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.