Sessional Lecturer - JCL427 - Advanced Topics: The Hispanic Caribbean - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Date Posted: 10/05/2026
Req ID: 50444
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Caribbean Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:
JCL427H1 - Advanced Topics: The Hispanic Caribbean

Explores, in depth, a country in the Hispanic Caribbean or a theme relating to the Hispanic Caribbean. Topics vary each year and may include: Cuban society; Hispanic Caribbean revolutions; Hispanic Caribbean music, art and popular cultures; Hispanic Caribbean diasporas.

Schedule: Tuesdays, 3pm-5pm

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. The course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Centre.

Sessional dates: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary:  

Sessional Lecturer I $9,997.47
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.21 

Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.21          
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III $10,953.96         
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $11,228.96

*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: Master and/or PhD in Literature, or related field

Description of Duties:

Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course

Plan and delivering in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments 

Evaluate student performance 

Design and invigilate assignments, tests and exams (if applicable) 

Hold office hours and meet with students as they request 

Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks 

Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course 

Application instructions: 

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Sarah Aleem () - Business Officer for the Centre for Caribbean Studies

Closing Date: 10/30/2026, 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.