Sessional Lecturer: POLHF, Topics in Middle East Politics; Comparative Urbanisms

Sessional Lecturer: POL
479H1 F, Topics in Middle East Politics (Comparative Urbanisms)

Date Posted: 06/05/2026

Req : 48453

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Political Science

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and

Title:

POL
479H1 F, Topics in Middle East Politics (Comparative Urbanisms in the Middle East & North Africa)

Course description: This seminar explores what it means to generate theory from place and conduct comparative urban research. Bringing together readings from geography, anthropology, sociology, and political science, which take the city as their object of analysis, we will discuss the role of planning, speculation, technology, and nostalgia in shaping cities to pluralize the terrains from which we think not of one urbanism or urbanization process, but of multiple urbanisms that characterize the Middle East and North Africa region.

Estimated course enrollment: 30 students

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class schedule: Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The delivery method for this course is currently in‑person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Description Of Duties:

• Preparation of course syllabus and course 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

Application Procedure: Please see the Department’s website  for the application process. All applicants for this position should submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). along with teaching evaluations if available, a current C.V., and the names and contact information for 3 references to Elizabeth Jagdeo at

Closing Date: 06/08/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

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