Sessional Lecturer - NMC102H1S - Heartland of Ancient EmpiresDate Posted: 09/30/2024 Req ID: 39874Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of Near & Middle East CivilizationsCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Mesopotamia and the ancient Near East—the area of modern Iraq and adjacent regions—witnessed the rise of the first cities in the fourth millennium BC and the emergence of the world's first empires in the first millennium BC. This course traces Mesopotamian history from the beginnings of agriculture through to the earliest cities, following the trajectory of political development from city states to territorial states, and finally to the great empires of Assyria, Babylonia, and Achaemenid Persia and their aftermath. It studies the peoples and polities of the ancient Near East, including the Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. It also examines their cultural contributions, from the development of cuneiform writing to their achievements in law, administration, science, art and architecture, religion, and literature.Students will be required to watch a variety of movies dealing with ancient Egypt and analyze and engage in the material, as it relates to ancient Egyptian narratives and themes. Students will also examine how the ancient Egyptian themes depicted in the films may reinforce or challenge the cultural norms of this ancient society.Estimated TA Support: 450 Hours (grading/tutorial)Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm – 2:00pmClass Format: In PersonSessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; holding regular office hours; calculation and submission of grades; and other teaching-related duties and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course.Application Instructions: Applications should be addressed to the Department Chair and include a Curriculum Vitae, CUPE Unit 3 application form, Cover Letter, and the names of two references and their contact information. Applications should be emailed to ******. (Please note this position is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.)Closing Date: 10/18/2024, 11:59PM EDTThis job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.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.Diversity StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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). If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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