Sessional Lecturer - HIS344H1-F The Global Cold War
HIS344H1-F The Global Cold War
This course examines the Cold War through its global dimensions, going beyond the American-Soviet bipolar rivalry to explore the impact of the Cold War in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Students will work closely with original primary sources and interrogate historical interpretations of the Cold War through different regional and thematic perspectives.
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: 140 students
Estimate of TA Support: 129 hours
Schedule: Wednesdays 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/dYCRGBsDEG
2. Upload your documents here: https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ArtSci-HIS-L4/IgBcGwj_vzOKS6yJIlsL5OSBAbVm4MQu4u5cq6Ko_cgZ4XI
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: HIS344H1F SL Application.
Closing Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
