RLGHF: Magic, Astrology, and Religion

Date Posted: 06/24/2026
Req : 48967
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Historical Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Description: This course studies the interplay between religion, magic, and astrology. It analyzes how magic and astrology have been viewed in history by different world religions, and how these religions have integrated, or excluded, magical practices and astrological beliefs in their mainstream practices and beliefs.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 75

Estimated TA Support: 60

Class Schedule: Fridays, 11:00-1:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Salary:

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

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:
Ph.D. in Religion or closely related discipline. Mastery/competency in the subject area, as related to the course description, is required. Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience teaching a similar course.

Description of Duties:
Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; dealing with student inquires; calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by the end of session: December 31, 2026 for the F session and April 30, 2027 for the S); holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application Instructions: (Please note, applicants are not required to create a profile or apply through Sucess Factors)

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a completed CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Employment Application Form to the Chair, Department of Historical Studies by e-mail to:  CVs will be used to help determine an applicant’s mastery in the subject matter. Candidates should provide results of teaching evaluations, when available.

Closing Date: 07/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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 who have 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ 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.

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.