Date Posted: 06/18/2025
Req ID: 43069
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Asian Institute
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

DESCRIPTION:

Course number and title: CAS310H1F: Comparative Colonialisms in Asia
Course description: This course analyzes the impact of colonialism in South, East, and Southeast Asia and the various ways in which pre-colonial traditions intersect with and reshape colonial and postcolonial process across the various regions of Asia. The course will examine the conjunctures of economy, politics, religion, education, ethnicity, gender, and caste, as these have played out over time in the making and re-making of Asia as both idea and place. Attention will be paid to postcolonial and indigenous theories, questions of ‘the colonial’ from the perspective of Asian Studies, and debates about the meaning of postcolonialism for the study of Asia now and in the future.
Estimated course enrolment: 45 students
Estimated TA support: 50 hours

Class schedule: Tuesdays: 13:00-15:00

• Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I (SL I): $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (SL I -LT): $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II (SL II): $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term (SL II -LT): $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III (SL III): $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term (SL III – LT): $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.
Minimum qualifications: Completed PhD in the disciplines of Anthropology, History, Sociology, Asian Studies, Geography, or related fields is required. A strong scholarly background in disciplines relevant to the course is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching.
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mastery of the subject area is preferred. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.

• Preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme
• Planning and teaching weekly lectures
• Setting and marking assignments/tests/exams and course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
• Create and maintain Quercus site for the course
• Submission of grades
• Available for office hours for academic counselling of students
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
• Supervising and training TA