Sessional Lecturer: POL377H1 S, LEC0201 - Topics in Comparative Politics I (Israeli Pol and Soc)

Sessional Lecturer: POL
377H1 S, LEC
0201 - Topics in Comparative Politics I (Israeli Pol and Soc)

Date Posted: 07/20/2026

Req

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Political Science

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

POL
377H1 S, LEC
0201 - Topics in Comparative Politics I (Israeli Politics and Society)

This course examines core social and political dynamics in contemporary Israeli politics from social-scientific and historical perspectives. The objective of the course is to provide students with a historical background and analytical understanding of contemporary Israeli politics. Attention will be paid to political history, institutions, economic development, coalition formation, ethnic politics, and religious divisions in Israel, examined through the lens of comparative politics.

70 students

50 hours

Thursday 11:00 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m.

January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

• 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

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.

• 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 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
• Supervising and training TAs

Political Science, Social Sciences

08/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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