Sessional Lecturer - CAR120Y1 - Introduction to Caribbean Studies

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CAR120: Introduction to Caribbean Studies offers an interdisciplinary introduction to Caribbean sociology, focusing on the writings of thinkers and scholars from the era of decolonization to the more contemporary period. Themes may include: colonial encounters in the making of Caribbean societies; the role of religion; popular consciousness; histories of capitalism and exploitation; the relationship between political institutions and the wider society; "development", dependency and "underdevelopment". The estimated course enrollment is 50 students with no estimated TA support. The course is scheduled for Tuesdays, 10 am - 1:00 pm, and is currently planned for in-person delivery, though this may change. The sessional dates are from September 1, 2026, to April 30th, 2027.

Requirements

• Master and/or PhD in Literature, or related field

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

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
• Plan and delivering in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments
• Evaluate student performance
• Design and invigilate assignments, tests and exams (if applicable)
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
• Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks
• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level