Sessional Lecturer - SAS318H1F - Colonialism and TraditionDate Posted: 07/04/2024
Req ID: 38475
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Asian Institute
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: Course number and title: SAS318H1F: Colonialism and Tradition
Course description: This course analyzes the impact of colonialism in South Asia and the various ways in which tradition intersects with and has reshaped colonialism in postcolonial South Asia. The course will examine the role of religion, education, ethnicity, gender, and caste. Some attention will be paid to postcolonial and indigenous theory.
Estimated TA support: 25 hours
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Minimum qualifications: Completed PhD in the disciplines of Anthropology, History, Sociology, Asian Studies, or related fields, as well as current knowledge of research in these areas are required. A strong scholarly background in disciplines relevant to the course is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching.
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mastery of the subject area is preferred. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.
Description of duties: Preparation of course syllabus and course marking schemePlanning and teaching weekly lecturesSetting and marking assignments/tests/exams and course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for InstructorsCreate and maintain Quercus site for the courseSubmission of gradesAvailable for office hours for academic counselling of studentsDealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitionsSupervising and training TAApplication Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Prior syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available, may be submitted as part of the application package. Please submit materials to:
Program Administrator and Communications Officer, Contemporary Asian Studies Program
Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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