Sessional Lecturer – NMC276H1S – Turkic Mythology from Shamanism to Islam

Date Posted: 09/30/2024

Req ID: 39881

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Near & Middle East.Civilizations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

This course explores the diverse array of myths, legends, and beliefs that have shaped Turkic cultures from pre-Islamic times to their conversion to Islam beginning in the 10th century. We will study the eclectic nature of Turkic mythology, examining how ancient shamanistic practices and Islamic beliefs have intertwined to influence Turkic societies’ spiritual, cultural, and societal norms. Through a comprehensive study of oral traditions, literary sources, and historical texts, students will gain insight into the continuity and transformation of Turkic mythological themes across centuries.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 38 

Estimated TA Support: N/A 

Class Schedule: Thursdays 5:00pm – 7:00pm 

Class Format: In Person 

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 

Salary: (including vacation pay) 

Sessional Lecturer I – $9,457.90 

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term – $9,930.79 

Sessional Lecturer II – $10,121.77 

Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term – $10,326.62 

Sessional Lecturer III – $10,362.76 

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term – $10,570.02 

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 in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of knowledge in subject matter. 

Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; holding regular office hours; calculation and submission of grades (including and grading or submission of grades not completed by the end of the session); and other teaching related duties and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course. 

Application Instructions: Applications should be addressed to the Department Chair and include a Curriculum Vitae; CUPE Unit 3 application form; Cover Letter; and the names of two references and their contact information. Applications should be emailed to nmcchair@utoronto.ca. (Please note this position is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.) 

Closing Date: 10/18/2024, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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