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HIS454H5F - Race, Gender, and Nation in Modern Latin America

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Mississauga, ON
CA$9,820 - CA$11,030/year
Mid Level
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About the role

Course Description

This seminar examines the interconnected histories of race, gender and nation in Latin America. It studies the significance of race/racism and gender/patriarchy in the construction of national societies in Latin America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Subtopics include: slavery and Indian servitude; acculturation and eugenics; immigration and urbanization; machismo and marianismo; and current Indian and women's movements. (24S)

Estimated Course Enrollment

20

Estimated TA Support

N/A

Class Schedule

Thursdays, 5:00 –7:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment

September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary

| | | | --- | --- | | Sessional Lecturer I | $9,820.70 | | Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term | $10,510.04 | | Sessional Lecturer II | $10,510.04 | | Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term | $10,760.28 | | Sessional Lecturer III | $10,760.28 | | Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term | $11,030.36 |

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.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in History strongly preferred. In some cases, a Ph.D. in a related field may be considered if the candidate has strong academic preparation in historical research methods, as demonstrated by graduate coursework completed and publications in historical journals. Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor.

Description of Duties

Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; dealing with student inquiries; calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by the end of session: December 31, 2025 for the F session and April 30, 2026 for the S); holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a completed CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Employment Application Form to Dr. B. Chrubasik, Chair, Department of Historical Studies by e-mail to: hsjobs@utoronto.ca. CV’s will be used to help determine an applicant’s mastery in the subject matter. Candidates should provide results of teaching evaluations, when available.

Closing Date

08/11/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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