Sessional Lecturer: POLHS, LEC- Japanese Politics

Date Posted: 08/12/2026
Req : 49814
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Political Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course description:
This course introduces students to the politics, political economy, and international relations of Japan. We will cover the role of political parties, the bureaucracy, and private actors; economic development and stagnation; relations with the United States and regional neighbors. The course places a particular emphasis on contemporary challenges facing Japan, including energy policy and climate change, demographic decline, Japan’s contributions to the liberal international order, and Japan’s response to geopolitical challenges, such as North Korea and the rise of China.

Estimated course enrollment: 70

Estimated TA support: 50 hours

Class schedule: Monday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD 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

• Supervising and training TAs

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: 09/02/2026, 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.