Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Sessional Lecturer - HIS496H1F Advanced Topics in History: Life and Death in the Soviet Union Sessional Lecturer - HIS496H1F Advanced Topics in History: Life and Death in the Soviet Union Course Description: This seminar examines everyday life from the fall of the Russian Empire to the fall of the Soviet Union, focusing on how ordinary people lived through the dramatic changes and crises of the twentieth century. We will consider everyday life throughout this eventful time period but will pay close attention to experiences during four moments of historical rupture and crisis: the end of the Russian Empire during the First World War, Russian Revolution, and Russian Civil War; the rapid transformation of the Soviet Union through Stalinist industrialization and terror; the mass violence and collective trauma of the Second World War; and the political, social, and economic collapse of the Soviet Union. We will approach these topics through personal accounts and primary sources such as memoirs, diaries, and oral histories, which we will read in combination with historians’ interpretations of everyday life. Minimum qualifications: Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description Preferred qualifications: PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching. Description of duties: Developing syllabus; course preparation; Teaching one two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures; Marking; 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, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Estimated Course Enrolment: 16 Estimate of TA Support: - Rate of Pay: Sessional Lecturer I: $ 9,820.70 Sessional Lecturer 1, Long term: $10,510.36 Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.36 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. The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 seehttp://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 contactuoft.careers@utoronto.ca . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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