Job Description

Sessional Lecturer - HIS240H1F The First World War: A Global History

HIS240H1F The First World War: A Global History

This course offers an introduction to the global history of the First World War. It aims to introduce students to the different ways historians have sought to understand the war, as well as scholarly and intellectual challenges that come with studying an event of this magnitude and horror. In general, students will examine the origins and causes of the conflict, survey the factors that shaped the course of the war, and consider how and why the fighting came to an end when it did. These broad approaches will be supplemented with consideration of specific examples from around the world.

Minimum qualifications:

Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required.

Preferred qualifications:

PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

of duties:

Developing syllabus; course preparation; Teaching one two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures; Marking; Supervision of TA(s) in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement; Conducting scheduled office hours (1 hour/week)

Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1 – December 31, 2026

Estimated Course Enrolment: 80 students

Estimate of TA Support: 192 hours

Schedule: Wednesdays 11:00-13:00 In-person lectures

Rate of Pay:

H1 Courses

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer I, Long term: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II, Long term: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III, Long term: $11,228.90

Y1 Courses

Sessional Lecturer I: $19,994.95
Sessional Lecturer I, Long term: $21,398.43
Sessional Lecturer II: $21,398.43
Sessional Lecturer II, Long term: $21,907.92
Sessional Lecturer III: $21,907.92
Sessional Lecturer III, Long term: $22,457.80

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.

Application instructions:

1. Applicants should fill out the following form CUPE Hiring - Sessional Lecturer: HIS240H1F (Fall Term) – Fill out form
2. Upload your documents here: https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ArtSci-HIS-L4/IgDH9ikmNSbIS7_M1hO0B27XATRb-E1ncRrNg8mtn4g-bvg
   1. CUPE Unit 3 application form: https://www.history.utoronto.ca/sites/www.history.utoronto.ca/files/Application%20Form%20for%20Unit%203%20Fillable.pdf
   2. Cover letter
   3. CV
   4. teaching evaluations
3. Two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills to history.cupeapplications@utoronto.ca

If you have any issues with submitting your application through the form above, please contact Christine Leonardo history.ugadvisor@utoronto.ca Subject: HIS240H1-F SL Application.

Closing Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.