Sessional Lecturer - NMC271H1S - The Sufi Tradition in Islam
Posted: 10/01/2026 | Req ID: 47867 | Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science | Department: Dept of Near & Middle East.Civilizations | Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
About the role
The history of asceticism and mysticism in the Islamic tradition, with particular attention to the formative period as well as the breadth and diversity of Sufism across the Islamic world, from West Africa and Spain, to the Balkans and Central Asia, to China and Southeast Asia. We begin with the origins of the piety movement in early Islam, and the ways in which it responded to late antique Christian monasticism. We then examine the emergence of classical Sufism in the 9th century, its basic concepts and practices, the rise of saints, the formation of Sufi orders, the social and cultural context for key developments, as well as the reasons for the contested legacy of Sufism in the modern world. Major figures for discussion include Rabi'a, Junayd, Hallaj, Ghazali, Ibn Arabi, and Rumi. Estimated Course Enrolment: 50. Class Format: In Person.
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
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
(Including 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.