Sessional Lecturer - GLA2064HS Researching Terrorism

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to teach GLA2064HS Researching Terrorism. The course focuses on key opportunities and challenges in researching terrorism and terrorism financing. Students will learn how to access information about terrorism, approach the issue of terrorism financing, build and use databases of terrorist attacks, evaluate counterterrorism policies, and write about terrorism and counterterrorism. These skills are essential for careers in think tanks, academia, government, the media, NGOs, IGOs, and the private sector. The estimated course enrollment is 25 students. The class schedule is Wednesday from 10 am to Noon. The delivery method is currently in-person but may change. The sessional dates of appointment are January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027.

Requirements

• PhD in Political Science, International Relations or Law degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience in this field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing the syllabus
• Teaching one 2-hour lecture 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree