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Sessional Lecturer: ERE1161HS/PCJ380H1S Policing, Crime and Justice (CEES)
Date Posted: 10/08/2024
Req ID: 40038
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr for European & Eurasian Stds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course number and title: ERE1161HS/PCJ380H1S Policing, Crime and Justice
Course Description: This course examines the responses of justice system institutions to concerns over crime and violence. Since the course is thematic, we will include research and examples from a range of countries, likely including France, Denmark, and Sweden, along with attention to the UK, and with occasional comparisons with North America. This discussion-based seminar requires students to complete all assigned readings before class and to engage in collective discussions weekly. This is a joint graduate/undergraduate course.
Estimated course enrollment: 20
Estimated TA support: none
Class schedule: Tuesdays, 12-2 pm
*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Minimum qualifications: PhD in Political Science or Sociology
Sessional dates of appointment: 1 January 2025 - 30 April 2025
Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.80
Sessional Lecturer II $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,570.02
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.
Preferred qualifications: PhD in Political Science with demonstrated research and teaching experience.
Brief description of duties: two hours weekly seminars with graduate students; regular consultation with students; office hours, design of syllabus, grading and evaluation as required
Applications procedure: please send your cover letter, resume and the Unit 3 application form available for download here https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to CEES Program and Internship Coordinator Katia Malyuzhinets (katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca)
Closing Date: 10/29/2024, 11:59PM EDT. More Information Here
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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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Sessional Lecturer: ERE1195H1S - Topics in Ukraine: Ukrainian History and Politics (CERES)
Date Posted: 06/16/2023
Req ID: 31892
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Course Description:
On 24 February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. How did we get there? This course will explore the complex relationship between Ukraine, Russia, and the West on the eve of Russia’s war in Ukraine. We will cover Ukraine’s pre-Soviet, Soviet, and post-Soviet history, with special attention to the country’s current political, social, and cultural issues, including the legacies of the past in post-1991 Ukraine, corruption and the ambitious anti-corruption reforms, the power of oligarchs, the role of mass civic protests such as Euromaidan, Ukraine’s new cultural achievements, decommunization, post-Soviet urbanism, and the shaping of an inclusive civic identity in the wake of the Russian invasion. The course will also provide students with tools for verifying information in the fast-moving context of war. Finally, students will be asked to think about and develop postwar scenarios.
Estimate of Course Enrollment: 20
Estimate of TA support: none
Class schedule: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM
Sessional dates: 1 January 2024 – 30 April 2024
Salary: $9,457.90 (SLI); $9,930.79 (SLII); $10,121.77 (SLII LT); $10,326.62 (SL III); $10,570.02 (SL III LT)
Minimum qualifications: PhD in History
Preferred qualifications: PhD in History with at least 5 years of teaching experience in a North American university setting
Brief description of duties: Two hours weekly seminars with graduate students; regular consultation with students; office hours, design of syllabus, grading and evaluation as required.
Applications procedure: Please send your CV along with the Unit 3 application form available for download on the website https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to CERES Program and Internship Coordinator Katia Malyuzhinets (katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca)
Closing Date: 07/12/2023, 11:59PM EDT
Sessional Lecturer: EUR498 H1S Special Topics in European Affairs: European Union (CERES)
Date Posted: 06/16/2023
Req ID: 31993
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Course Description:
What is the European Union? Which are its core institutions and how do they work? What is the scope of its directives and programs, and how do they fit in with the member-states’ policies? What is the role of the EU as an international actor? This course on Special Topics in European Affairs aims at answering all these questions. The course will start with an introduction to integration in Europe, the development of the EU, and some theories and approaches to its study. It will then review the main political, economic, and judiciary institutions in the EU. Last, it will examine some important policy areas and challenges at the European level, including migration and asylum, social cohesion, counterterrorist initiatives, scenarios after Brexit, relations between the EU and its neighbours, and foreign policy. Special care will be given to explaining the political interaction between the EU institutions and the member-states, on the one hand, and the EU’s Directives and policy frameworks and the members’ policies, on the other hand.
Estimate of Course Enrollment: 25
Estimate of TA support: none
Class schedule: Friday, 10-noon
Sessional dates: 1 January 2024 – 30 April 2024
Salary: $9,457.90 (SLI); $9,930.79 (SLII); $10,121.77 (SLII LT); $10,326.62 (SL III); $10,570.02 (SL III LT)
Minimum qualifications: Applicants for this position must have at least 5 years of university-level teaching experience and a PhD in Political Science or History.
Preferred qualifications: A track-record of published scholarship on the politics of Europe and the European Union.
Brief description of duties: Will include two hours weekly seminars with graduate students; regular consultation with students; office hours, design of syllabus, grading and evaluation as required.
Applications procedure: please send your CV along with the Unit 3 application form available for download on the website https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to CERES Program and Internship Coordinator Katia Malyuzhinets katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 07/12/2023, 11:59PM EDT
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 embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Sessional Lecturer: ERE1997HS Comparative Central/East European Resistance and Dissent (CERES)
Date Posted: 06/16/2023
Req ID: 31888
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Course Description: This course analyses specific cases/geographic-temporal contexts in the post-Stalinist era in Central and Eastern Europe. Legacies of “dissidence” for post-Communist politics and ongoing opposition politics and resistance in contemporary post-Soviet space will be examined, with a view of how the historiography has evolved, memory politics has intervened, and authoritarian “learning” has mitigated the possibilities for non-violent and effective dissent. Communist and post-communist resistance and dissent will be situated in the wider interdisciplinary literatures on comparative revolutions, contentious politics, as well as social movement history and organization.
Estimate of Course Enrollment: 20
Estimate of TA support: none
Class schedule: Wednesdays 5 - 7 pm
Sessional dates: 1 January 2024 – 30 April 2024
Salary: $9,457.90 (SLI); $9,930.79 (SLII); $10,121.77 (SLII LT); $10,326.62 (SL III); $10,570.02 (SL III LT)
Minimum qualifications: PhD in Political Science, teaching on East Europe and dissent
Preferred qualifications:
- Established record of published, peer-reviewed research on dissent in East Europe
- At least 10 years’ experience working with MA students
Brief description of duties: will include two hours weekly seminars with graduate students; regular consultation with students; office hours, design of syllabus, grading and evaluation as required.
Applications procedure: please send your CV along with the Unit 3 application form available for download on the website https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to CERES Program and Internship Coordinator Katia Malyuzhinets (katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca)
Closing Date: 07/12/2023, 11:59PM EDT
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 embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Sessional Lecturer: ERE1997 H1F Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Western Europe - workshop 0.25 FCE
Date Posted: 06/28/2023
Req ID: 32249
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr for European, Russian&Eurasian Stds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Description: This workshop will cover the origins of terrorism from the French revolution until the present day with emphasis on terrorism in the European Union.
Estimated enrollment: 15
Estimated TA support: none
Hours of work: Wednesdays, 1-3 pm for 6 weeks (25 October 2023 – 29 November 2023)
Minimum qualifications: MA degree with at least two years teaching experience in Canadian University.
Preferred qualifications: teaching experience at the Munk School.
Salary:
$4,728.95 (Sessional Lecturer I)
$4,965.40 (Sessional Lecturer I LT)
$5,060.88 (Sessional Lecturer II)
$5,163.31 (Sessional Lecturer II LT)
$5,181.38 (Sessional Lecturer III)
$5,285.01 (Sessional Lecturer III LT)
Brief description of duties: two hours weekly seminars for 6 weeks with graduate students; regular consultation with students; office hours, design of syllabus, grading and evaluation as required
Applications procedure: please send your CV along with the Unit 3 application form available for download https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to CERES Program and Internship Coordinator Katia Malyuzhinets (katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca)
Closing Date: 07/24/2023, 11:59PM EDT
**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 embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Sessional Lecturer: ERE1997 H1F - Proxy Wars in Afghanistan - workshop 0.25FCE
Date Posted: 06/28/2023
Req ID: 32253
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr for European, Russian&Eurasian Stds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
This workshop analyzes how regional stakeholders in Eurasia, Middle East and South Asia, as well as global actors such as the Soviet Union, Russia, the US, and China, fuelled the conflicts in Afghanistan over the past fifty years.
Estimated enrollment: 15
Estimated TA support: none
Hours of work: Wednesdays, 1-3 pm for 6 weeks (13 September 2023 – 18 October 2023)
Minimum qualifications: First-hand experience with Afghanistan’s foreign relations. Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level. Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferred qualifications: PhD or high-level practitioner experience in Afghanistan
Salary:
$4,728.95 (Sessional Lecturer I)
$4,965.40 (Sessional Lecturer I LT)
$5,060.88 (Sessional Lecturer II)
$5,163.31 (Sessional Lecturer II LT)
$5,181.38 (Sessional Lecturer III)
$5,285.01 (Sessional Lecturer III LT)
Brief description of duties: two hours weekly seminars for 6 weeks with graduate students; regular consultation with students; office hours, design of syllabus, grading and evaluation as required
Applications procedure: please send your CV along with the Unit 3 application form available for download https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to CERES Program and Internship Coordinator Katia Malyuzhinets (katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca)
Closing Date: 07/24/2023, 11:59PM EDT
**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 embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.