

Sessional Lecturer - HIS247H1-S The Second World War: A Global History
HIS247H1-S The Second World War: A Global History
This course offers an introduction to the global history of the Second World War. It aims to expose students to historiographical debates regarding the war, the use of primary sources, and the scholarly and intellectual challenges that come with studying an event of this magnitude and horror. In general, students will examine the origins and causes of the conflict, survey the factors that shaped the course of the war, and consider how and why the fighting came to an end when it did. These broad approaches will be supplemented with consideration of specific examples from around the world.
Minimum qualifications:
Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required.
Preferred qualifications:
PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.
Description of duties:
Developing syllabus; course preparation; Teaching two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures; Marking; Supervision of TA(s) in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement; Conducting scheduled office hours (1 hour/week)
Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1 to April 30, 2027
Estimated Course Enrolment: 140 students
Estimate of TA Support: 336 hours
Schedule: Thursdays 9:00-11:00 In-person lectures.
Rate of Pay:
H1 Courses
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer I, Long term: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II, Long term: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III, Long term: $11,228.90
Y1 Courses
Sessional Lecturer I: $19,994.95
Sessional Lecturer I, Long term: $21,398.43
Sessional Lecturer II: $21,398.43
Sessional Lecturer II, Long term: $21,907.92
Sessional Lecturer III: $21,907.92
Sessional Lecturer III, Long term: $22,457.80
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.
Application instructions:
1. Applicants should fill out the following form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GRkQZgLkYY
2. Upload your documents here: https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ArtSci-HIS-L4/IgAOlC0oVPURTIE3z799JA_LAeewIb59PpKFJzpXeKngq68
a. CUPE Unit 3 application form: https://www.history.utoronto.ca/sites/www.history.utoronto.ca/files/Application%20Form%20for%20Unit%203%20Fillable.pdf
b. Cover letter
c. CV
d. teaching evaluations
3. Two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills to history.cupeapplications@utoronto.ca
If you have any issues with submitting your application through the form above, please contact Christine Leonardo history.ugadvisor@utoronto.ca. Subject: HIS247H1S SL Application.
Closing Date: Friday, June 5, 2026