Sessional Lecturer - UNIHThe Construction of Race in America: History
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, College Lecturer, Academic
Course Overview
The course will explore the origins of racial categories in America. Drawing on primary sources such as memoirs, film, and government records as well as writings by scholars, we will examine how beliefs about these categories changed over time and with what consequences for the unfolding of American history. Arriving at the present day, we will consider such contradictory developments as the accelerating influence of Black Lives Matter and the headline-grabbing white nationalism on display at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 2017.
PositionDetails
- Position: 1
- Estimated Course Enrolment: 25
- Estimated Teaching Assistant Support: None
- Class
Schedule:
Thursdays 1pm-3pm - Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2027 – 30 April 2027 (Winter semester)
- Salary: $9,997.46 (Sessional Lecturer
1) - Salary: $10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
- Salary: $10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer
2) - Salary: $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
- Salary: $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer
3) - Salary: $11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
A Master’s degree required in Social Sciences or Humanities.
Preferred QualificationsPh.D. preferred. Demonstrated research and/or teaching expertise on issues relating to racial demographics in America or a cognate area is required. University‑level teaching experience is preferred, with demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching.
Relevant CriterionPast teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
Description of DutiesNormal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of all assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
Application ProcessApplicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form. Submit to Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison you require accommodation due to a disability, contact Leila Farrow 416‑978‑8083. A valid email address is required.
The job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
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