Sessional Lecturer - NMC264H1 - The Archaeology of Stuff

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Remote

About The Position

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. This is an online course with an estimated enrollment of 110 students and approximately 280 hours of TA support. The class schedule is Thursdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. The Sessional Dates of Appointment are from September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Evidence of knowledge in subject matter
• Access to ROM collections for lab is required

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content
• Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams
• Holding regular office hours
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Other teaching related duties and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course

What This Job Offers

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