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Sessional Lecturer - POL115H5F - Evidence and Argument in the Study of Politics

To understand politics in our information-abundant world, we need ways to make sense of the political information that surrounds us. In this course, we ask what makes for good evidence and what makes for convincing argument. We do so by raising a series of weekly topics on which there is a mass of available information - topics like climate change, political correctness, populism, and democracy promotion, among others - and discussing fundamentally different perspectives on each topic. In the end, students will develop a fuller sense of what constitutes a well-argued and evidence-supported analysis of the political.

Class schedule: Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM (in person)

Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Estimated course enrolment: 200

Estimated TA support: TA support will be determined by final enrollment numbers.

Course description: To understand politics in our information-abundant world, we need ways to make sense of the political information that surrounds us. In this course, we ask what makes for good evidence and what makes for convincing argument. We do so by raising a series of weekly topics on which there is a mass of available information - topics like climate change, political correctness, populism, and democracy promotion, among others - and discussing fundamentally different perspectives on each topic. In the end, students will develop a fuller sense of what constitutes a well-argued and evidence-supported analysis of the political.

Salary (In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement):

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.47 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,699.21 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.21 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,953.96 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE);

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,228.90 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE).

The rates shown are inclusive of vacation pay. 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.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a PhD or be in progress of a PhD in Political Science or other relevant qualifications related to this course as described in the course description. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of the subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design, administration and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; supervising teaching assistants: development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, including make-up tests; calculation and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular student office hours on campus and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact. Delivery of the course is scheduled to be in person, attendance on campus is required.

Application Instructions: Please submit current Curriculum Vitae (including valid email address) with cover letter to: Steven Bernstein, Distinguished Professor and Chair (jobs.politicalscienceutm@utoronto.ca). Please include the course ID in the subject line.

Closing Date: 17/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT

No late applications can be considered. A valid email address is required, and applications may be submitted electronically to the email address above. By submitting an application and CV for this position, you will receive email notification of vacancies for Sessional Lecturers within the UTM Department of Political Science for the next thirty-six (36) months

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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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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