Sessional Lecturer

How are laws, policies, and social norms affected by the overwhelmingly multicultural character of contemporary societies? This course examines how the realities of contemporary multiculturalism have reshaped civic life, both in Canada and in other societies. The course will attempt to cover both empirical and theoretical-normative approaches to these issues.

Class schedule: Wednesday 1 - 3 PM (in person)
Dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Estimated course enrolment: 80

Estimated TA support: TA support will be determined by final enrollment numbers. 

Course description: How are laws, policies, and social norms affected by the overwhelmingly multicultural character of contemporary societies? This course examines how the realities of contemporary multiculturalism have reshaped civic life, both in Canada and in other societies. The course will attempt to cover both empirical and theoretical-normative approaches to these issues. 

Salary (In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement): 

Sessional Lecturer I - $9, H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10, H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer II - $10, H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10, H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer III - $10, H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11, H, half Course, 0.5 FCE).

The rates shown are inclusive of vacation pay. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a PhD or be in progress of a PhD in a relevant discipline or other relevant qualifications related to this course as described in the course description. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of the subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Description of Duties: 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 and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact.

Application Instructions: Please submit current Curriculum Vitae (including valid email address) with cover letter to: Steven Bernstein, Distinguished Professor and Chair ). Please include the course ID in the subject line.

Closing Date: 11/10/2025, 11:59PM EDT

No late applications can be considered. A valid email address is required, and applications may be submitted electronically to the email address above. By submitting an application and CV for this position, you will receive email notification of vacancies for Sessional Lecturers within the UTM Department of Political Science for the next thirty-six (36) months

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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

 It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.  

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.