[Hiring] Sessional Instructional Assistant @University of Toronto

Role Description

This course examines how British civilians responded to the Second World War at home in Britain. Topics include:

• The Blitz
• Rationing
• Propaganda
• Directed labour
• Enemy internment
• Evacuees
• The changing role of women
• Radio and movies

Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Estimated course enrolment: 80 students

Estimated hours per position: Approximately 94 hours

Lecture: Wednesday 9-11 (online synchronous)

Rate of Pay: $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

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.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts in History or related field required
• Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required

Requirements

• PhD in History preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred
• Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable

Duties

• Grading assignments and exams
• Consulting with supervisor/students
• Invigilating final exams
• Other duties as needed in consultation with instructor

Application Instructions

• Applicants should fill out the following form: CUPE Hiring - Sessional Lecturer: HIS367H1S (Winter Term 2027)
• CUPE Unit 3 application form: Application Form
• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching evaluations
• One letter of reference, sent directly from your referee, that addresses your teaching skills to [email protected]

Deadline

November 10, 2026