Sessional Lecturer: WSTC25H3 S - Transnational Queer Sexualities
Date Posted: 03/11/2025
Req ID: 42119
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-of Historical and Cultural Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Course description: This course examines how sexuality and gender are shaped and redefined by cultural, economic, and political globalization. We will examine concepts of identity, sexual practices and queerness, as well as sexuality/gender inequality in relation to formulations of the local-global, nations, the transnational, family, homeland, diaspora, community, borders, margins, and urban-rural.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, 1–2-page course description and proposal, outlining key aspects of the course and names and contact information for 2 referees. The application submission should be addressed to Professor Natalie Rothman, Chair of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough. Submit these documents by attaching them to your online application at application link.
Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:
* Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
* Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $9,930.79
* Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77
* Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,326.62
* Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
* Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term: $10,570.02
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.
Appointment Dates: June 23, 2025 to August 30, 2025 (including final exam period)
Course Schedule: Monday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person)
Number of Positions: 1
TA Support: Teaching Assistant support will be provided if the enrolment reaches 45 students or higher.
Minimum Qualifications: Completed or nearly completed PhD with a scholarly background and research in queer theory, transnationalism and gender inequality with a demonstrated focus on cultural, political, and economic dimensions of sexuality and gender in a global context.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and publication. Teaching ability at the university level, currency and mastery of the subject matter, past relevant teaching experience and previous experience teaching this course is strongly preferred.
Duties: All usual duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; course syllabus development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and timely submission of grades; timely submission of a deferred exam which might happen after the conclusion of the term; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable.
Closing Date: 04/1/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement
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