Sessional Lecturer: POLHF, Canadian Foreign Policy

Position Information

Location:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Date Posted: 06/04/2026

Req

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Political Science

Course: POL
312H1 F, Canadian Foreign Policy (Semester: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)

Course description:
The literature, competing theories, basic interests and values, and instruments of Canadian foreign policy, as they have developed and performed under successive Liberal, Progressive Conservative and Conservative party governments since 1945 and especially from 2015 to 2021.

Estimated enrollment: 70 students

Estimated TA support: 50 hours

Class schedule:
Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Delivery method:
In-person (may change in response to current circumstances).

Salary (includes Vacation Pay):
Sessional Lecturers I – $9,997.48;
Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term) – $10,699.22;
Sessional Lecturers II – $10,699.22;
Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term) – $10,953.96;
Sessional Lecturers III – $10,953.96;
Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) – $11,228.90.

• PhD is required.
• Teaching experience at the university level is required.

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching and mastery of the subject area is preferred.
• Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.

• Preparation of course syllabus and marking scheme.
• Planning and teaching weekly lectures.
• Setting and marking assignments, tests, exams and course administration in accordance with the University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.
• Submission of grades.
• Available for office hours for academic counselling of students.
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions.
• Supervising and training TAs.

Please refer to the department’s website:  for details.

All applicants should submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). a current CV, and teaching evaluations if available, along with the names and contact information for three references to:
Elizabeth Jagdeo at

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

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply. Their lived experience will be taken into consideration where applicable to the position.

Undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

06/08/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and builds 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.

Applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion will be scrutinized favorably. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey which is voluntary and confidential.

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Political Science, Equity, Social Sciences, Finance.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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.