Winter 2025 | MST301H1S Special Topics: Mediaeval Cities of Europe

Closes: July 31, 2024

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 will examine the development of European cities from the late Roman period to the end of the Middle Ages. We will explore not only the development of those cities but also what life was like in the city for medieval people. What were the sights, scents, and sounds of the city? Who lived there and what did they do for a living? What were the difficulties associated with medieval cities and living in them? We will do this through three units. In the first, we will look at the broad trends of cities starting with the transition from Roman cities to the flourishing of cities in the High Middle Ages. In the second unit, we will zoom in and focus closely on the experiential, social, and practical aspects of life in medieval cities, particularly in the High Middle Ages. Finally, in unit 3, we will look at cities in the Late Middle Ages transitioning to the early modern period, and reflect on what we have learned, and how it relates to today. Starting in March, you will begin designing and creating your own medieval city using ArcGIS. At the end of the semester, we will put all of the cities into a Story Map and have our own class island of imagined medieval cities.

  • Start Date
    January 2, 2025
  • Department
    Office of the Principal and Vice-President
  • Compensation
    $9,457.71
  • How to Apply
    usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
  • Terms
    Headline: Winter 2025 | MST301H1S    Special Topics: Mediaeval Cities of Europe
    Posting date: July 10, 2024
    Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 31, 2024
    Number of positions: 1
    Title/position: Course instructor
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    		 PhD and evidence of established, up-to-date research expertise in the field of medieval studies is essential. University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching, is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
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    		 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 will examine the development of European cities from the late Roman period to the end of the Middle Ages. We will explore not only the development of those cities but also what life was like in the city for medieval people. What were the sights, scents, and sounds of the city? Who lived there and what did they do for a living? What were the difficulties associated with medieval cities and living in them? We will do this through three units. In the first, we will look at the broad trends of cities starting with the transition from Roman cities to the flourishing of cities in the High Middle Ages. In the second unit, we will zoom in and focus closely on the experiential, social, and practical aspects of life in medieval cities, particularly in the High Middle Ages. Finally, in unit 3, we will look at cities in the Late Middle Ages transitioning to the early modern period, and reflect on what we have learned, and how it relates to today. Starting in March, you will begin designing and creating your own medieval city using ArcGIS. At the end of the semester, we will put all of the cities into a Story Map and have our own class island of imagined medieval cities.
    Salary: $9,457.71
    Estimated course enrolment: 30
    Estimated TA support: N/A
    Class schedule: Mondays, 12PM – 2PM.
    Delivery mode: In-person
    Dates of appointment: January 2, 2025 – May 10, 2025.
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    		 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.
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    		 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