Course # and title: SOC207H5F: The Politics of Violence

Course description: This course will investigate various forms of violence and how politics factors into discussions about, and definitions of, violence. The focus is on the institutional and infrastructural aspects of violence (e.g. state, collective and/or revolutionary) rather than interpersonal forms of violence.

Estimated course enrolment 180

Number of positions: 2

Estimated hours per position 75 hours/each

Lecture: Tuesdays 11am - 1pm

Sessional dates of appointment September 1 - December 31, 2026

Rate of pay: $55.25/hr + 4% 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.

Minimum qualification

Candidates must have at least an MA in Sociology or related field. Must have record of excellence in the subjects covered in the course, demonstrated by referred published research, strong academic record and prior teaching assistantship experience

Preferred qualification: Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching assistant experience in the subject area.

of duties:

• Attend most of the lectures (about 6 each) to assist the instructor in the active classroom
• Hold office hours for students on campus or virtually (TBD with Instructor)
• Grade student work including group-based assignments, tests, exams, quizzes, etc.
• Other duties as needed in consultation with the course instructor.

Application instructions:

Application should include a cover letter briefly outlining your qualifications for the position (e.g. prior experience, courses completed, etc.), CV and any relevant information (supporting documentation, etc.). Applications must be submitted to the Hiring Committee c/o socbusiness.utm@utoronto.ca Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

Posting End Date: August 31, 2026

Closing Date: August 31, 2026, 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.