Sessional Lecturer - NMC198H1S - Iranian Women Reveal Their Lives: the First Generation

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a course on women's roles in Persian history. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations and be responsible for delivering course content, managing assignments, and engaging with students. Competitive salary based on experience, with a teaching schedule on Tuesdays. Applications are encouraged from diverse equity-deserving groups.

Qualifications

• PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge.
• Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.
• Experience in course delivery and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content.
• Development, administration, and marking of assignments.
• Holding regular office hours and submitting grades.

Skills

Knowledge in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations

Effective communication

Course content delivery

Education

PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 10/01/2025
Req ID: 43871
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Near & Middle East.Civilizations
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Persian women born in the late 19th century and early decades of the 20th century grew up in a period of major political, social, and cultural change that impacted women. A course reading, Memories of a Persian Childhood, illustrates the important role of the family and childhood experiences in the lives of a first generation of women to have access to a modern education, and step beyond traditional boundaries. Women’s personal writings are the main sources we use to learn about female aspirations, hopes and disappointments as well as the challenge of living in a patriarchal society that took for granted that a woman would devote her life to caring for home and family. We will explore how this generation navigated restraints on women in the years of Pahlavi rule (1925-1979) and served as a model of female contribution for a young generation following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Each seminar will consist of the instructor’s introductory comments, a discussion of the assigned readings and an exchange of opinions about the life of women in different environments. The final mark is based on the readings in the course syllabus, the instructor’s lectures, and class discussions of assigned topics.

Course Details:

• Estimated Course Enrolment: 25
• Estimated TA Support: N/A
• Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Class Format: In Person
• Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

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

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.

Description of Duties:

Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; holding regular office hours; calculation and submission of grades; and other teaching related duties and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course.

Application Instructions:

Applications should be addressed to the Department Chair and include a Curriculum Vitae; Cover Letter; and the names of two references and their contact information. Applications should be emailed to [e-mail].

Closing Date: 10/15/2025, 11:59PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.