Christopher Young
- Phone: +1 416 555 0123
- Email: christopher.young@email.com
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- LinkedIn: christopher-young-historyprof
Summary
Over 10 years of experience shaping historical perspectives at the university level, specializing in modern Canadian and European history. Developed and delivered engaging course materials for undergraduate and graduate students, consistently achieving high student evaluation scores (averaging 4.7/5.0). Published research contributing to the discourse on post-war social movements.
Experience
Associate Professor of History, University of Toronto -- Toronto, Canada
Sept 2018 – present
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Designed and taught 8 distinct history courses, including 'Canadian Social History' and '20th Century European Conflicts,' to an average of 150 students per semester.
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Mentored 15 graduate students through thesis development and defense, with 85% successfully completing their programs.
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Chaired the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for 3 years, leading the revision of 5 core history modules to enhance interdisciplinary learning.
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Secured $50,000 in research grants for projects on Indigenous-settler relations in post-confederation Canada.
Assistant Professor of History, York University -- Toronto, Canada
Sept 2013 – Aug 2018
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Developed and delivered 'Introduction to Historical Methods' and 'Global History since 1500' to diverse student populations.
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Published 3 peer-reviewed articles in reputable historical journals, advancing scholarship in Cold War cultural history.
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Participated in departmental admissions committee, evaluating over 200 prospective graduate student applications annually.
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Organized annual departmental colloquium, showcasing student and faculty research to the broader academic community.
Education
McGill University, Ph.D. in History -- Montreal, Canada
Sept 2009 – June 2013
University of British Columbia, M.A. in History -- Vancouver, Canada
Sept 2007 – June 2009
Queen's University, B.A. (Honours) in History -- Kingston, Canada
Sept 2003 – June 2007
Skills
Teaching & Pedagogy: Curriculum Development, Lecture Delivery, Seminar Facilitation, Student Mentorship, Assessment Design, Online Learning Platforms (Quercus, Canvas)
Research & Scholarship: Archival Research, Historiography, Source Criticism, Academic Writing, Grant Proposal Writing, Peer Review, Quantitative/Qualitative Historical Analysis
Subject Matter Expertise: Canadian History, European History, Social History, Political History, Cold War Studies, Post-War Movements
Technology: Microsoft Office Suite, Zotero, Mendeley, Digital Humanities Tools, Presentation Software
