Sessional Lecturer - RLGHMigration, Religion and Spaces

Job Details

Date Posted: 05/13/2026
Req : 48108
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department for the Study of Religion
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 48108
Existing Vacancy: Yes

RLG
308H1:
Migration, Religion and City Spaces

Immigrants have transformed cities through religious practices. Explore how transnational migration has affected religious diversity and vitality in metropolitan areas. Through discussion, site visits and analysis, students will examine the ways that immigrants use religion to make home, challenges around the establishment of new religious structures, and policy designed to accommodate new religious practices and communities.

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40

Thursdays, 15:00-17:00 (In-Person)

January 1, 2027 - May 7, 2027

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I Long-Term - $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II Long-Term - $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III Long-Term - $11,030.36

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 in Religion or a related field
• Ability to address the themes of the course to which the application is being made

• Demonstrated teaching experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor
• Extensive knowledge of the subject area is highly desirable

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
• Presenting weekly lectures and classes as appropriate
• Evaluate student performance
• Grading papers and exams
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
• Handling other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course