Emergency Sessional Instructional Assistant - HIS240H1-F The First World War: A Global History
HIS240H1-F, L5101 The First World War: A Global History
This course offers an introduction to the global history of the First World War. It aims to introduce students to the different ways historians have sought to understand the war, as well as scholarly and intellectual challenges that come with studying an event of this magnitude and horror. In general, students will examine the origins and causes of the conflict, survey the factors that shaped the course of the war, and consider how and why the fighting came to an end when it did. These broad approaches will be supplemented with consideration of specific examples from around the world.
Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Qualifications:
Minimum M.A. in History required: good knowledge of subject matter. Previous experience or training with Quercus is an asset.
Duties:
Lead tutorials, grading assignments and exams; consulting with supervisor/students; invigilating final exams; other duties as needed in consultation with instructor.
Estimated course enrolment: 85 students
Estimated hours per position: Approximately 160 hours
Lecture: Tuesday 5:-00-7:00
Tutorials: Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rate of Pay: $54.27 per hour plus 4% 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.
Application Process:
Applications should be emailed to # and should include a cover letter, C.V., including previous teaching evaluations (if applicable), a completed CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Employment Application Form and one letter of reference that addresses your teaching skills, sent directly by your referee.
Closing Date:
Friday, September 5, 2025
