Sessional Lecturer SOCCHPolicing and Security

Date Posted: 02/13/2026
Req : 46901
Faculty/Division: Sociology
Department: Dept of Sociology
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

This course examines the character of policing and security programs in advanced liberal democracies. Attention will be paid to the nature and enforcement of modern law by both state and private agents of order, as well as the dynamics of the institutions of the criminal justice system. This course has been designated an Applied Writing Skills Course.

The following Course Instructor positions are available in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough for the Summer 2026 academic session. Please note that final availability of the position is contingent upon enrolment, budgetary consideration and the determination of appointments as governed by the collective agreement.

Applications should be made, with current curriculum vitae, proposed course outline, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness and a list of references. Application materials should be submitted to the attention of Prof. Joseph Hermer, Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario . All applications must be submitted to the Online Teaching Application at:

Selection processes may involve interviews with selected, qualified candidates. The Chair of the Dept. of Sociology will make any and all offers of employment on behalf of the Department. No other offers or notices of the outcome of the applications are authorized.

In accordance with the current CUPE 3902, Unit 1 collective agreement, the rate of pay applicable for course instructors will be $9442.98 (excludes vacation pay) per half course and $18,885.96 (excludes vacation pay) per full course.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taking into consideration as applicable to the position. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact

N.B. Department Standards and Policies are available in the Department office and in the CUPE, Local 3902 office.

Classes Run:
May 1
- August 31, 2026 (‘Y’ courses, including Final Exams)

Sessional Dates:  Official Timetable:

Job Title:
Course Instructor Enrollment:

Positions: 1

Size of Appointment (hours): 265

Session:

Summer 2026

Closing Date: 03/09/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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 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.

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.