Date Posted: 07/09/2026
Req ID: 49198
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Geography and Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Course: URB433H1F: Special Topics – Hip-Hop and the City
Course Description:
This course traces how hip-hop grew from house parties and DJ battles in the South Bronx in the late 1970s into one of the world's dominant cultural movements. While following the historical growth of hip-hop, the course utilizes the culture as a lens to understand critical urban issues of the 20th and 21st century. The course begins with a deep dive into hip-hop's origins in New York City, then moves to a thematic examination of specific issues. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, students analyze the work of major artists, explore how cultural, economic, and social forces drive urban change, consider how hip-hop can be a tool to advance positive social policy outcomes, and deepen skills for interpreting the music.
Session Details:
| Estimate of course enrollment: | 30 |
| Estimate of TA Support: | None |
| Class Schedule: | Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Delivery Mode: | In-Person |
| Sessional dates of appointment: | September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
Salary:
| Category | 0.25 FCE (Sep–Dec 2026) |
|---|---|
| Sessional Lecturer I | $4,998.74 (includes 4% vacation pay) |
| Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term | $5,349.61 (includes 6% vacation pay) |
| Sessional Lecturer II | $5,349.61 (includes 6% vacation pay) |
| Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term | $5,476.98 (includes 6% vacation pay) |
| Sessional Lecturer III | $5,476.98 (includes 6% vacation pay) |
| Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term | $5,614.45 (includes 6% vacation pay) |
***This posting is for two (2) 0.25 FCE positions.
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 and/or substantial professional experience in an industry relevant to the course; demonstrated teaching experience in related disciplines and course topics.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD and/or substantial professional experience in an industry relevant to the course; demonstrated teaching experience in related disciplines and course topics.
Brief Description of Duties:
Instructors will lecture on the themes of the course; prepare the syllabus and lectures; develop and administer grading, course assignments, tests and exams; mark and invigilate exams; hold regular office hours; oversee tutorials; and supervise teaching assistants. Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.
Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position:
To apply, please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form), and names for two possible references by July 30, 2026 to:
OFFICE OF THE CHAIR
Department of Geography and Planning
Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto
100 St. George Street, Room 5047
Toronto, ON M5S 3G3
Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 07/30/2026, 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.
Sessional Lecturer - URB433H1F: Special Topics - Hip-Hop and the City (0.25 FCE) • Toronto, ON, CA
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