HIS266H1-F, L0101 Asian Canadian History Explores histories of Chinese, South Asians, Filipinos, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians in Canada from the 19th to the 21st century through Asian Canadians' voices. Students will investigate primary sources and scholars' debates about interpreting Asian experiences in Canada. Topics may include cultural identities, family, inter-generational experiences, communities, multiculturalism, diasporas, transnationalism, migrations, food, anti-Asian stereotypes, racism, past controversies, and how Asian Canadian histories are remembered today. Minimum qualifications: Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required. Preferred qualifications: PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable. Description of duties: Developing syllabus; course preparation; Teaching one two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures; Marking; Supervision of TAs in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement; Conducting scheduled office hours 1 hour/week Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Estimated Course Enrolment: 45 students Estimate of TA Support: 146 hours Schedule: Thursday 11:00-13:00 In-person lectures. Rate of Pay: H1 Courses Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48Sessional Lecturer I, Long term: $10,699.22Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer II, Long term: $10,953.96Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96Sessional Lecturer 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. Application instructions: Applicants should fill out the following form CUPE Hiring - Emergency Sessional Lecturer: HIS266H1F Fall 2026 – Fill out form Upload your documents here: https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ArtSci-HIS-L4/IgAo86VccB8hRrHjfA0w_aQXAX9I6PGte6mtMBsrQP6HCyY CUPE Unit 3 application form: https://www.history.utoronto.ca/sites/www.history.utoronto.ca/files/Application%20Form%20for%20Unit%203%20Fillable.pdf Cover letter CV teaching evaluations Two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills to history.cupeapplications@utoronto.ca If you have any issues with submitting your application through the form above, please contact Christine Leonardo history.ugadvisor@utoronto.ca. Subject: HIS266H1-F SL Application. Closing Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
