Sessional Lecturer - SLA400/SLA1210H1F - Medieval and Early Modern Literature of East Slavic Peoples

Date Posted: 09/08/2026
Req ID: 50105
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Slavic & East Eur Lang/Cultures
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: SLA400/1210H1F – Medieval and Early Modern Literature of East Slavic Peoples

Course Description: Explores the development of the types of writing (e.g. chronicles, vitae, epics, tales, poetry) used to capture the cultural, political, religious, and aesthetic experiences of Mediaeval Rus' and early modern East Slavic peoples (from the 11th to 17th century). Readings in English. Where appropriate, majors will read some excerpts in the original. 

Estimated course enrolment: 20

Estimated TA support: 0

Class schedule: Friday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, this course may be delivered in-person, remotely/online, or by a combination of delivery methods as determined by the Faculty or Department at a later date.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Salary:

-Sessional Lecturer I $9,997.48

-Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.22

-Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.22

-Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96

-Sessional Lecturer III $10,953.96

-Sessional 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Slavic & East European Languages & Cultures

Description of Duties: Teaching SLA400H1F, Medieval and Early Modern Literature of East Slavic Peoples: planning and setting goals for course, preparing for classes, teaching in class, designing and administering and grading assignments as appropriate, providing students with adequate feedback. There is a graduate component to this class.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a CUPE 3902 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form and updated curriculum vitae to Anthoula Vlahakis ([email protected]), Dept. of Slavic & East European Languages & Cultures.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Closing Date: 09/10/2026, 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.