Sessional Lecturer - POL115H5F - Evidence and Argument in the Study of Politics
About The Position
To understand politics in our information-abundant world, we need ways to make sense of the political information that surrounds us. In this course, we ask what makes for good evidence and what makes for convincing argument. We do so by raising a series of weekly topics on which there is a mass of available information - topics like climate change, political correctness, populism, and democracy promotion, among others - and discussing fundamentally different perspectives on each topic. In the end, students will develop a fuller sense of what constitutes a well-argued and evidence-supported analysis of the political.
Requirements
- PhD or be in progress of a PhD in Political Science or other relevant qualifications related to this course as described in the course description
- Previous experience in teaching
- Teaching excellence
- Mastery of the subject area
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- All normal duties related to the design, administration and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content
- Supervising teaching assistants
- Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, including make-up tests
- Calculation and submission of grades to university officials
- Holding regular student office hours on campus and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact
Benefits
- Inclusive of vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
