Sessional Lecturer – NMC264H1 – The Archaeology of Stuff

Date Posted: 06/16/2025

Req ID: 43604

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Near & Middle East.Civilizations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

NMC264H1 – The Archaeology of Stuff: 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: 80

Estimated TA Support: 140 hours

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Class Format: Online

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Salary: (including vacation pay)

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

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.

Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; holding regular office hours; calculation and submission of grades; and 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; Cover Letter; and the names of two references and their contact information. Applications should be emailed to nmcchair@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 07/18/2025, 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.

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.

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