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Sessional Instructional Assistant - HIS367H1-S The British Home Front: Britain in the Second WW 1
@ University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The University of Toronto is hiring a sessional instructional assistant for HIS367H1-S, a winter 2027 history course on the British home front in the Second World War. The role runs January 1 to April 30, 2027, at about 94 hours, paying $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, and the posting notes the collective agreement rate prevails if it differs.
Pay:
$55.25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Grading assignments and exams
- Consulting with supervisor and students
- Invigilating final exams
- Other duties as needed with the instructor
Requirements summary:
- Master of Arts in History or related field
- Mastery of the subject area of the course
- PhD in History preferred
- Evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred
- Prior experience teaching a similar course highly desirable
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | History |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Emergency Sessional Instructional Assistant - HIS367H1-S The British Home Front: Britain in the Second World War, 1939-45
HIS367H1-S, L0101 The British Home Front: Britain in the Second World War, 1939-45
This course examines how British civilians responded to the Second World War at home in Britain. Topics include the Blitz, rationing, propaganda, directed labour, enemy internment, evacuees, the changing role of women, radio and movies.
Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027
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.
Duties:
Grading assignments and exams; consulting with supervisor/students; invigilating final exams; other duties as needed in consultation with instructor.
Estimated course enrolment: 80 students
Estimated hours per position: Approximately 94 hours
Lecture: Wednesday 9-11 (online synchronous)
Rate of Pay: $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
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:
- Applicants should fill out the following form CUPE Hiring - Sessional Lecturer: HIS367H1S (Winter Term 2027) – Fill out form
- Upload your documents here: https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ArtSci-HIS-L4/IgBeMxDROiGtRqrKKigs7y8sAeJLB6_v3aR3ZFOP-VLlH90
- CUPE Unit 3 application form: https://www.history.utoronto.ca/sites/www.history.utoronto.ca/files/Application%20Form%20for%20Unit%203%20Fillable.pdf
- Cover letter
- CV
- teaching evaluations
- One letter of reference, sent directly from your referee, that addresses your teaching skills to [email protected]
Deadline: November 10, 2026
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