Sessional Lecturer: POL388H1 S, Politics and Government of Southeast Asia

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course POL388H1 S, focusing on the politics and government of Southeast Asia. The role includes planning lectures, preparing course materials, and providing academic support to students. Qualified candidates must have a PhD and teaching experience at the university level, with preference for those with a demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD required for Sessional Lecturer positions.
• Teaching experience at the university level essential.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience at the university level

Education

PhD

Job description

Date Posted:
05/27/2025
Req ID: 42941
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Political Science
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title:

POL388H1 S, Politics and Government of Southeast Asia

Course description:
This course provides an overview of political regimes in Southeast Asia, as well as some of the main issues that shape its political life. It includes legacies of colonial rule, nationalist struggles, democratization, ethnic and secessionist conflict, as well as social movement.

Estimated course enrollment:

70 students


Estimated TA support:
50 hours

Class schedule: Monday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

*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:

January

1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Salary (includes vacation Pay):
Sessional Lecturers I - $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term) - $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturers II - $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturers II(Long Term) - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturers III - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturers III(Long Term) - $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:

-PhD is required.
-Teaching experience at the university level is required.


Preferred Qualifications:

-Demonstrated evidence of excellence in 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 the University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
• Submission of grades
• Available for office hours for academic counselling of students
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
• Supervising and training TAs

Application Procedure:

Please see the Department’s website

politics.utoronto.ca/about-us/employment-opportunities/sessional-lecturers
for the application process

All applicants for this position should submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form at
uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form
along with teaching evaluations if available, a current C.V., and the names and contact information for 3 references to:

Elizabeth Jagdeo # Date:06/16/2025, 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.