Sessional Lecture - SOC445H5F - Advanced Topics in Sociology

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to teach SOC445H5F - Advanced Topics in Sociology. The course will involve an in-depth examination of selected topics in Sociology, with a focus this year on corruption, cults, and/or new religious movements. The estimated course enrollment is 50 students, with an estimated 100 hours of TA support. The class schedule is Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The sessional dates of appointment are from September 1 to December 31, 2026. The salary for this half-course appointment is $9,997.48, inclusive of vacation pay. Please note that collective agreement rates will prevail if they differ from the posting.

Requirements

• PhD in Sociology or equivalent as demonstrated by refereed/published research
• Strong academic record
• Previous experience teaching a similar course
• Evidence of teaching excellence in the subject covered in the course
• Must include a description of the topic and the approach they would take for the course they are proposing

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content
• Development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Holding regular office hours
• Supervising TAs assigned to the course
• Ordering all necessary readings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree