Advanced Topics in the History of the Americas

Date Posted: 04/16/2026

Req ID: 47746

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Historical Studies

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Description: An in-depth examination of historical issues. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. Visit the Departmental web site at History for further information.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 20

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment: July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

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

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: Ph.D. in History strongly preferred. Successful applicants must specialize in land and law in Canada and the United States prior to the twentieth century. In some cases, a Ph.D. in a related field may be considered if the candidate has strong academic preparation in historical research methods, as demonstrated by graduate coursework completed and publications in historical journals. Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor.

Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; dealing with student inquires; calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by the end of session: June 30, 2026 for the F session and August 31, 2026 for the S); holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application Instructions: Please note, applicants are not required to create a profile or apply through SucessFactors.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a completed CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Employment Application Form to Dr. B. Chrubasik, Chair, Department of Historical Studies by e-mail to: ***email_hidden***. CVs will be used to help determine an applicant’s mastery in the subject matter. Candidates should provide results of teaching evaluations, when available.

Closing Date: 04/20/2026, 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.

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.

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.