[Hiring] Sessional Lecturer - The Archaeology of Stuff @University of Toronto

Role Description

Discover how the structure of animal skin enables the making of leather and tattoos; why mighty kings boasted about tree-cutting expeditions; how chariots, stirrups, and gunpowder changed the very structure of contemporary societies; why spears are better than swords. Understand and appreciate the materials in the world around you.

• Estimated Course Enrolment: 110
• Estimated TA Support: 280 hours
• Class Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Class Format: Online
• Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
• Salary (including vacation pay):
  • Sessional Lecturer I – $9,997.48
  • Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term – $10,699.22
  • Sessional Lecturer II – $10,699.22
  • Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term - $10,953.96
  • Sessional Lecturer III – $10,953.96
  • Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term - $11,228.90

Qualifications

• PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.
• Access to ROM collections for lab is required.

Requirements

• Preparation and delivery of course content.
• Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Calculation and submission of grades.
• 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
  • A Cover Letter
  • The names of two references and their contact information.
• Applications should be emailed to [email protected].

Closing Date

07/31/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Additional Information

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