Sessional Lecturer HISB03H3 - Critical Writing and Research for Historians

HISB03H3 - Critical Writing and Research for Historians - Winter 2027 Practical training in critical writing and research in History. Through lectures, discussion and workshops, students will learn writing skills (including essay organization, argumentation, documentation and bibliographic style), an introduction to methodologies in history and basic source finding techniques. Timetable

HISB03H3

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Winter 2027

Dept of Historical and Cultural Studies

University of Toronto Scarborough

The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, for the Winter 2027 academic session. This posting is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 3). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department's Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department within the previous thirty-six months, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past thirty-six months. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12.

All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application, an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and a 1-2 page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees.

The application submission should be addressed to Professor Connie Guberman, Acting Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough. Submit these documents by attaching them to your online application at

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.

Please note that the position below is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.

Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48

Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $10,697.72

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,697.72

Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term (Three or more years as SL II): $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term (Three or more years as SL I): $11,228.90

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.

Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period):

January 2nd – April 6th

Official Timetable:

Job TitleEnrollmentPositionsSize of Appointment (hours)SessionSessional Lecturer301 Winter 2027

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in History with academic qualifications related to methodologies in historical research; currency and mastery of the subject matter. Experience teaching historical writing and research methods.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, 1–2-page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees.

Lecture Schedule:

Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PM

Appointment Date: January 11th – April 12th 2027 (excluding final exam period). Final exam can be scheduled anytime between April 14 – 28 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and publication. Teaching ability at the university level, currency and mastery of the subject matter, past relevant teaching experience and previous experience teaching this course is strongly preferred.

Relevant Criterion

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Duties

All usual duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; course syllabus development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and timely submission of grades; timely submission of a deferred exam which might happen after the conclusion of the term; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable.

TA Support

Teaching Assistant support will be provided if the enrolment reaches 45 students or higher.