Closes: June 30, 2025
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. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.
Course description: This course examines the legend of Robin Hood as originally depicted in medieval folklore and ballads – and as transmitted and developed in scholarship, communal rituals, and various literary and artistic forms from the fifteenth century to the present day. Exploring works as diverse as dramas, historical novels, paintings, children’s storybooks, scholarly histories, television scripts written by blacklisted Communists, and contemporary reworkings, this course explores such themes as legend-making and definitions of subversion, rebellion, and communal identity across centuries, cultures, and art forms.
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- Start Date
- August 25, 2025
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $9,820.51
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- Hours
- Friday 11AM – 1PM.
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: Fall 2025 | MST110H1F Robin Hood: Legend and Legacy Posting date: June 3, 2025 Closing date: 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025 Number of positions: 1 Title/position: Course instructor 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. Brief description of 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. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies. Course description: This course examines the legend of Robin Hood as originally depicted in medieval folklore and ballads – and as transmitted and developed in scholarship, communal rituals, and various literary and artistic forms from the fifteenth century to the present day. Exploring works as diverse as dramas, historical novels, paintings, children’s storybooks, scholarly histories, television scripts written by blacklisted Communists, and contemporary reworkings, this course explores such themes as legend-making and definitions of subversion, rebellion, and communal identity across centuries, cultures, and art forms.
Salary: $9,820.51 Estimated course enrolment: 50 Estimated TA support: N/A Class schedule: Friday 11AM – 1PM. Delivery mode: In-person Dates of appointment: August 25, 2025 – January 10, 2026. Application process: 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
We reserve the right to interview candidates if necessary.
Disclaimer: Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.
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.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca