Sessional Lecturer - CAS310H1F: Comparative Colonialisms in Asia

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a course focusing on the impact of colonialism in Asia. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, course preparation, and assessment while fostering an engaging academic environment. Candidates should possess a PhD in relevant fields and a strong dedication to teaching.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in relevant disciplines is required.
• Strong commitment to teaching and scholarly background required.
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of course syllabus and marking scheme.
• Planning and teaching weekly lectures.
• Setting and marking assignments/tests/exams.
• Create and maintain course site.
• Supervising and training TA.

Skills

Commitment to teaching

Scholarly background

Education

PhD in Anthropology, History, Sociology, Asian Studies, Geography or related fields

Job description

Date Posted: 06/18/2025
Req ID: 43069
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Asian Institute
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title:CAS310H1F: Comparative Colonialisms in Asia

Course description:This course analyzes the impact of colonialism in South, East, and Southeast Asia and the various ways in which pre-colonial traditions intersect with and reshape colonial and postcolonial process across the various regions of Asia. The course will examine the conjunctures of economy, politics, religion, education, ethnicity, gender, and caste, as these have played out over time in the making and re-making of Asia as both idea and place. Attention will be paid to postcolonial and indigenous theories, questions of ‘the colonial’ from the perspective of Asian Studies, and debates about the meaning of postcolonialism for the study of Asia now and in the future.

Estimated course enrolment: 45 students

Estimated TA support: 50 hours

Class schedule: Tuesdays: 13:00-15:00

*Please note, 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: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I (SL I): $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (SL I -LT): $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II (SL II): $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term (SL II -LT): $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III (SL III): $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term (SL III – LT): $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:Completed PhD in the disciplines of Anthropology, History, Sociology, Asian Studies, Geography, or related fields is required. A strong scholarly background in disciplines relevant to the course is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching.

Preferred qualifications:Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate 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 University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors

• Create and maintain Quercus site for the course

• Submission of grades

• Available for office hours for academic counselling of students

• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions

• Supervising and training TA

Application Procedure:

All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form. Prior syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available, may be submitted as part of the application package. Please submit materials to:

Program Administrator and Communications Officer, Contemporary Asian Studies Program

Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto

Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date:07/11/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.