Sessional Lecturer - NML230H1F - Elementary Coptic I

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course NML230H1F - Elementary Coptic I. Responsibilities include delivering course content, grading, and holding office hours. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in teaching. This opportunity runs from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 07/21/2025
Req ID: 44360
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Near & Middle East.Civilizations
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Description - NML230H1F - Elementary Coptic I:

Introduces the student to the last stage of the Egyptian language, written mostly in Greek characters. The course will first concentrate on the grammar of the language and go on to read short texts.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Class Format: In Person

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Salary (0.5 FCE, including vacation pay):

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; CUPE Unit 3 application form; Cover Letter; and the names of two references and their contact information. Applications should be emailed to [e-mail].

Closing Date:08/11/2025, 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.

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.