Sessional Lecture - SOCHF: Introduction to Sociology of Genocide

Position: Sessional Lecture - SOC206H5F: Introduction to Sociology of Genocide
Course # and title: SOC
206H5F:
Introduction to Sociology of Genocide
Course description:
This lecture course will lead students through an in-depth consideration of why genocides occur.
Estimated course enrolment: 150
Estimated TA support: 180 hours (subject to enrolment)
Class schedule (Lectures):
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am - 1pm
Sessional dates of appointment:
May 1 - June 30, 2026
Salary:
Minimum stipend $9,820.70 for a Half course (inclusive of vacation pay) to be paid in equal installments

Minimum qualification:

Candidates must have at least a PhD in Sociology or equivalent as demonstrated by refereed/ppublished research, strong academic record, previous experience teaching a similar course, and evidence of teaching excellence in the subject covered.
Preferred qualification: N/A
Description of duties:
All 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 assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TA’s assigned to course; order all necessary readings.
Application instructions:
Application which includes a cover letter, CV and any relevant information must be submitted to the Hiring Committee c/o  Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.
Posting End Date:
February 24, 2026
Closing Date:
February 24, 2026, 11:59PM EDT
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Job Segment:
Sociology, Social Sciences, Research
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. 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.

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.

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