Emergency Sessional Instructional Assistant - HIS264H1-F Critical Issues in Canadian HistoryHIS264H1-F, L5101 Critical Issues in Canadian HistoryThis course introduces the history of Canada through an exploration of key themes and methods. It will cover several time periods, but it is not a standard survey class. Rather, we will focus on some the key forces that shaped Canada over time, and we will look at competing interpretations of Canadian history. We will also study some of the important skills of historical research and writing. Possible topics include First Nations, immigration, language, empire, nationalism, and culture. All students are welcome, but a key aim of the course is to help prepare students for upper year Canadian History courses.Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Qualifications:Minimum M.A. in History required: good knowledge of subject matter. Previous experience or training with Quercus is an asset.Duties:Lead tutorials, grading assignments and exams; consulting with supervisor/students; invigilating final exams; other duties as needed in consultation with instructor.Estimated course enrolment: 100 studentsEstimated hours per position: Approximately 80 hoursLecture: Tuesday 7:00-9:00Tutorials: Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMRate of Pay: $54.27 per hour plus 4% vacation payPlease 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 Process:Applications should be emailed to and should include a cover letter, C.V., including previous teaching evaluations (if applicable), a completed and one letter of reference that addresses your teaching skills, sent directly by your referee.Closing Date:Monday, September 8, 2025Diversity 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.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .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). 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 .
