Sessional Lecturer - NMC240H1S - For the Love of the Prophet: Muhammad in the Islamic Tradition
About the role
The Prophet Muhammad became a focal point of the Islamic tradition. This course covers the development of this relationship with Muhammad, through various forms of expressions, from poetic to religious to artistic. Various emotional rubrics were given to the relationship to Muhammad: from honoring him, to emulating him to loving him. The course covers the theological debates about the status of Muhammad (his nature, his relationship to God, his powers to intercede). The course includes the Sufi movement relationship to Muhammad and culminates in the study of the poetic corpus that Muslims call madih. Estimated Course Enrolment: 100. Estimated TA Support: 360 hours.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and delivery of course content
- Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams
- Holding regular office hours
- Calculation and submission of grades
- Other teaching related duties and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course
Requirements
PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.
Pay
- Sessional Lecturer I – $9,997.48 (including vacation pay)
- 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
Schedule
Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (In Person)
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027