DTS201H5F: Introduction to Diaspora and Transnational Studies I

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of diaspora, with particular attention to questions of history, globalization, cultural production and the creative imagination. Material will be drawn from Toronto as well as from diasporic communities in other times and places.

Requirements

• Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor
• Academic qualifications in the subject
• Ability to introduce students to a diverse range of approaches
• Suitability for the position

Nice To Haves

• Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals who have 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.

Responsibilities

• 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: December 31, 2026 for the F session and April 30, 2027 for the S)
• Holding regular office hours
• Supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed