Sessional Lecturer - CAR120Y1 - Introduction to Caribbean Studies
About the role
Date Posted: 07/09/2026
Req ID: 49320 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Centre for Caribbean Studies Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description
CAR120: Introduction to Caribbean Studies Offers an interdisciplinary introduction to Caribbean sociology, focusing on the writings of thinkers and scholars from the era of decolonization to the more contemporary period. Themes may include: colonial encounters in the making of Caribbean societies; the role of religion; popular consciousness; histories of capitalism and exploitation; the relationship between political institutions and the wider society; "development", dependency and "underdevelopment".
Estimated course enrollment: 50 students Estimated TA support: N/A
Schedule: Tuesdays, 10am - 1:00pm*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. The course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Centre.
Sessional dates: September 1, 2026 to April 30th, 2027
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I $9,997.47Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $11,228.9 *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 Qualifications: Master and/or PhD in Literature, or related field
Description of Duties:
Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
Plan and delivering in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments
Evaluate student performance
Design and invigilate assignments, tests and exams (if applicable)
Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks
Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course
Application instructions
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Sarah Aleem (sarah.aleem@utoronto.ca) - Business Officer for the Centre for Caribbean Studies
Closing Date: 08.30.2026, 11:59PM EDTClosing Date: 08/29/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.
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About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.
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Sessional Lecturer - CAR120Y1 - Introduction to Caribbean Studies
About the role
Date Posted: 07/09/2026
Req ID: 49320 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Centre for Caribbean Studies Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description
CAR120: Introduction to Caribbean Studies Offers an interdisciplinary introduction to Caribbean sociology, focusing on the writings of thinkers and scholars from the era of decolonization to the more contemporary period. Themes may include: colonial encounters in the making of Caribbean societies; the role of religion; popular consciousness; histories of capitalism and exploitation; the relationship between political institutions and the wider society; "development", dependency and "underdevelopment".
Estimated course enrollment: 50 students Estimated TA support: N/A
Schedule: Tuesdays, 10am - 1:00pm*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. The course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Centre.
Sessional dates: September 1, 2026 to April 30th, 2027
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I $9,997.47Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $11,228.9 *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 Qualifications: Master and/or PhD in Literature, or related field
Description of Duties:
Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
Plan and delivering in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments
Evaluate student performance
Design and invigilate assignments, tests and exams (if applicable)
Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks
Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course
Application instructions
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Sarah Aleem (sarah.aleem@utoronto.ca) - Business Officer for the Centre for Caribbean Studies
Closing Date: 08.30.2026, 11:59PM EDTClosing Date: 08/29/2026, 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Sessional Lecturer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.