Sessional lecturer-ANT432H5S - Advanced Seminar in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

Date Posted: 02/20/2026
Req ID: 46995
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Anthropology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

 

Description:

Course Description: Special seminar on selected topics in any scientific aspect of anthropology, including one or more sub-fields; focus of seminar changes each year. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

 

Session: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

 

Lectures: Tuesdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Thursdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (In-person)

 

Practicals/Tutorials: None

 

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

 

Estimated TA Support: None

 

Salary: 

• $9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I
• $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
• $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II
• $10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III

 

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: Successful applicants should have a PhD in Anthropology (completed) with a specialty in archaeology or biological anthropology with research experience in archaeological work or skeletal/archival work, and other aspects of this course as described. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.  

 

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours.

 

Application instructions: 

1. Apply online from the Anthropology website.

2. Email your CV, topic title and description (max 50 words), along with a draft syllabus to carolyn.loos@utoronto.ca by 11:59pm on March 16, 2026.

ALL of the above requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

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.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.