Fall 2026 | CLT340H1F Ireland Transformed, 1948-2020

Course Description

In 1948, Ireland was a rural, socially conservative, deeply religious and economically impoverished country. Today, it is an urban, socially progressive, secular and wealthy society – and one that is experiencing new sets of problems. This course examines how and why these changes came about, the nature of contemporary Ireland, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Duties

• Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program
• Mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion
• Hold one office hour per week

Qualifications

• PhD and evidence of established, up-to-date research expertise in the field of the program is essential
• University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching, is preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential

Salary

$9,997.28

Schedule

Wednesday 9:00AM-11:00AM

Contact Information

To apply: Applicants should submit a Letter of Application, a CV, a Short Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating active research expertise in the area covered by this course, and the names of two referees to University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal Email: usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca

Disclaimer

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.