Sessional Lecturer - ARHYF - Archaeological Field Methods

Sessional Lecturer – ARH
306Y1F Archaeological Field Methods

Date Posted: 02/25/2026

Req : 46980

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Anthropology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and

Title:

ARH
306Y1F Archaeological Field Methods

Course

Description:

Intensive instruction in archaeological field methods and acquisition of field skills, including archaeological search and survey, site mapping, laying out excavation grids, use of theodolites, total station, and GPS, strati graphic excavation, field recording, screening sediment, Ontario license and reporting requirements. Typically this course would take place on campus in the summer.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 30 students

Estimated TA support: 140 hours - to be adjusted according to actual enrolment

Class

Schedule:

TBA – Classes begin May 4 and end June 16, 2026

Delivery Method: In person

May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

(per 0.5 FCE position)

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79

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

Note: Course is co-taught with a Unit 1 instructor. Rates stipulated in the collective agreement prevail if different.

• MA in Anthropology required;
  PhD preferred. Preference given to candidates within Archaeology.
• Experience working as a field archaeologist in Ontario; crew supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of superior teaching required.
• Preference given to applicants with a P-license; R-license may be considered.

All duties associated with teaching an undergraduate course, including preparing the course outline, syllabus and lectures, delivering lectures, developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests & exams, holding regular office hours and supervising any assigned TA support. Additional duties beyond date of appointment may be required and will be compensated accordingly.

Applicants must submit by email a detailed letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Send applications to:

Josie Alaimo, Undergraduate Administrator

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology

Email:

03/17/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 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. Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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