Sessional lecturer-ANT204H5S - Sociocultural Anthropology - Mississauga, ON LL C

Date Posted: 03/02/2026 · Req ID: 46992 · Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga · Department: UTM: Anthropology · Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) · Description: · Course Description: A general introductory course emphasizing social and political organization, economi ...

Job description

Date Posted: 03/02/2026

Req ID: 46992

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Anthropology

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

Course Description: A general introductory course emphasizing social and political organization, economics, and the development of theory. Specific cases of social dynamics are drawn from both traditional and contemporary societies.

Session: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Lectures: Tuesdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and Thursdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (In person)

Tutorials: Fridays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (In person)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 50

Estimated TA Support: Up to 320 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

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 Sociocultural Anthropology, 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; preparation of materials for tutorials; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, present content for tutorials 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 to by 11:59pm on March 16, 2026

Both 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.