Sessional Lecturer - GLA1016HS - Human Rights and Global Justice
About The Position
The lecturer will teach a new first year course for the MGA cohort on “global justice,” which will focus on the interactions between international organizations and national institutions of government and prepare students for second year courses in the justice steam at the Munk School. The lecturer should have first-hand experience collaborating with government officials responsible for administering criminal justice in a wide range of countries, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Canada and the United States, as well as with officials at the ICC and UNOHCHR. The lecturer also should have demonstrated teaching experience and publications in several of the following areas: illicit economies, corruption, criminal justice, human rights, police violence. Because the purpose of instruction at the Munk School is to help students understand the dilemmas faced by government officials, the lecturer should be able to involve practitioners in the classroom. The delivery method for this course is currently in-person, but may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department. The sessional dates of appointment are January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027.
Requirements
- PhD in Political Science with a focus in criminal justice.
- First-hand experience collaborating with government officials responsible for administering criminal justice in a wide range of countries, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Canada and the United States, as well as with officials at the ICC and UNOHCHR.
- Demonstrated teaching experience and publications in several of the following areas: illicit economies, corruption, criminal justice, human rights, police violence.
- Ability to involve practitioners in the classroom.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience teaching in the area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing the syllabus
- teaching two 3-hour lectures per week at the graduate level
- providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students
- preparing and delivering course material
- preparing and delivering assignments and tests
- marking student work and submitting grades
Benefits
- All inclusive of vacation pay.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
