Sessional Lecturer - JCI250H1S - Italian Canadian Communities

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

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the course 'Italian Canadian Communities'. The ideal candidate will have teaching and research expertise related to Italian communities and a Ph.D. in progress or completed in a relevant field. Responsibilities include course design, delivery, and student support. The contract lasts from January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is preferred.
• Experience in course design and delivery at the university level is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing and teaching a university credit course.
• Preparing and delivering course content and marking assignments.
• Holding regular office hours for student support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research expertise on Italian Canadian communities

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in progress or completed in Canadian Studies or a cognate field

Master's degree completed or direct entry to Ph.D.

Job description

Date Posted: 10/14/2025
Req ID: 45483
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Prog
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: JCI250H1S – Italian Canadian Communities

Course Description: This course examines the past and present settlement patterns of those of Italian descent in Canada, in rural areas and cities, including increasing suburbanization. Students will address issues such as work and employment and political participation. Challenges and opportunities will be examined, with respect to issues such as migration, community-formation, state policies, social services, networks and discrimination.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 28 students

Estimated TA Support: none

Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm**

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 (Winter semester)

Salary: $9,820.70 (Sessional Lecturer1)
$10,510.04 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
$10,510.04 (Sessional Lecturer 2)
$10,760.28 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
$10,760.28 (Sessional Lecturer 3)
$11,030.36 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
*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: Master's degree completed or direct entry to Ph.D. underway, with comparable or equivalent experience to the completion of a Master's degree in Social Sciences or Humanities.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in progress or completed either in Canadian Studies or any cognate field or discipline with a preference for Social Science approaches to Italian community-formation (including, but not limited to Sociology, Geography, Politics, etc.). Demonstrated teaching and research expertise on issues relating to Italian Canadian communities is preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching is preferred.

Description of Duties:Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to:

Khamla Sengthavy,

Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison

[e-mail].

*If during the application or selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, don't hesitate to contact Khamla Sengthavy at [e-mail] or 416-978-8083.

Closing Date:11/03/2025, 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.