Sessional Lecturer - HIS240H1F The First World War: A Global History

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This course offers an introduction to the global history of the First World War. It aims to introduce students to the different ways historians have sought to understand the war, as well as scholarly and intellectual challenges that come with studying an event of this magnitude and horror. In general, students will examine the origins and causes of the conflict, survey the factors that shaped the course of the war, and consider how and why the fighting came to an end when it did. These broad approaches will be supplemented with consideration of specific examples from around the world.

Requirements

• Master of Arts in History or related field required.
• Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in History preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred.
• Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing syllabus
• Course preparation
• Teaching one two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures
• Marking
• Supervision of TA(s) in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement
• Conducting scheduled office hours (1 hour/week)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level