Sessional Lecturer - HIS271H1-F American History to 1865
HIS271H1-F American History to 1865
This course covers North American history from c. 1500 to the 1860s. We explore the pre-colonial histories of early modern Europe, Africa, and Indigenous North America, which were slowly brought together into an “Atlantic World” during the sixteenth century. A comparative look at English, French, Dutch, and Spanish colonialism in North America during the seventeenth century sets the stage for a deeper look at the social, political, and economic development of British North America at the turn of the eighteenth century and the emergence of a colonial crisis in the British Empire during the 1760s. The course continues through the American Revolution, when thirteen British colonies united in a revolt against Britain and created a new U.S. state that struggled to establish itself as a “nation among nations.” We then consider some of the most significant developments in the nation’s early history, including the reconfiguration of settler colonialism, chattel slavery, and capitalism as well as critical developments in local and national politics. Finally, we explore the causes and consequences of the American Civil War. This course emphasizes the experiences of Americans traditionally relegated to the margins of American history, including Native Americans, people of African descent, women, immigrants, laborers, and radical reformers, but we will also pay attention to leading figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln as well as the broader structural forces and historical events that affected nearly everyone in North America.
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 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 to December 31, 2026
Estimated Course Enrolment: 80 students
Estimate of TA Support: 168 hours
Schedule: Mondays 17:00-19:00 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 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yZPZQzHs9m
2. Upload your documents here: https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ArtSci-HIS-L4/IgBNE1q7Oy9zRZhUoQcWWanYAT3QAqP3JRO8vh-ZYwtNS1o
a. CUPE Unit 3 application form: https://www.history.utoronto.ca/sites/www.history.utoronto.ca/files/Application%20Form%20for%20Unit%203%20Fillable.pdf
b. Cover letter
c. CV
d. 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: HIS271H1F SL Application.
Closing Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
