Date Posted: 05/22/2026
Req ID: 48231
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Sexual Diversity Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
This multidisciplinary course examines multiple lesbian identities that have varied in time and place. The course will pose such questions as: What does lesbian mean? Why have changes occurred in meaning? How has the identity of lesbian been culturally represented and politically expressed in various social and political contexts? It will also take up contemporary theoretical, cultural, and political understandings of lesbianism.
Estimated Course Enrollment 45
Class Schedule Wednesdays, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Dates of Appointment January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Salary (Rates are pro-rated to 0.5 FCE)
$9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I)
$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)
$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer II)
$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)
$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III)
$11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)
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
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in disability studies, sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or related field.
Preferred qualifications: Doctorate degree in disability studies, sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or related field. Relevant background in disability studies and LGBTQ+ studies. Experience teaching in a university environment.
of duties: All duties associated with teaching an undergraduate course, including preparing the course outline, syllabus, and lectures; delivering lectures; developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests & exams; calculation and timely submission of grades; conducting scheduled office hours for academic counselling of students.
Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form, Cover Letter, and Curriculum Vitae in one PDF file to: Brandy Caradonna, Business Officer & Program Administrative Coordinator at the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at University College, 15 King’s College Circle, Room 251, 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H7 or sexual.diversity@utoronto.ca A valid email address is required.
Closing Date: 06/19/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
