Sessional Lecturer - NMC103H1F - The Islamic World

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A broad introduction to Islam, including the history, culture, and religion of the people and places that came to be influenced by Islam and that constitute a world civilization. What makes something (an empire or state, or a work of art or music) Islamic? When and how did that which we think of today as Islamic come about? How has “the Islamic” changed over time? With these questions in mind, this course introduces students to major figures, events, themes, institutions, and intellectual currents in Islamic history, from its beginnings in the 7th century to the modern period. Key topics to be covered include the rise and spread of Islam, the Qur’an and the role of Arabic, political thought, law and society, and literary and artistic expressions. Attention is paid to the geographical and ethno-linguistic scope of the Muslim world, demonstrating the diversity of peoples and traditions that make up Islamic civilizations.

Requirements

• PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.

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