CDN198H1S – Canada, Colonialism and Settler Relations A First Year Foundations seminar focused on exploring Canada's colonial history and recent efforts to enact appropriate settler relations through an interdisciplinary lens. Topics will include contemporary land claims and treaty-making processes, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, governmental apologies for the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, land acknowledgements, practices of allyship through social movement such as Idle No More, and efforts to influence Canada's overseas mining practices. Position: 1 Estimated Course Enrolment: 30 Estimated Teaching Assistant Support: none Class Schedule: Thursdays from 1pm –3pm** **The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College. Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2027 - 30 April 2027 (Winter semester) Salary: $9,997.46 (Sessional Lecturer1) $10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term) $10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer 2) $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term) $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer 3) $11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term) Salary: 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. Minimum qualifications: A Master’s degree required in Social Sciences or Humanities. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. preferred. Demonstrated research and/or teaching expertise on issues relating to Canadian colonial history and/or Canadian Studies (or cognate field) is preferred. University level teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching is preferred. Description of Duties: Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of all assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. Application Process: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to: Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca . If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. A valid email address is required. Posting Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Closing Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP . Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. 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