Sessional Lecturer SDSYY Advanced Research in Sexual Diversity Studies

Position Overview

Position Title: Sessional Lecturer SDS
460Y1Y – Advanced Research in Sexual Diversity Studies

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Sexual Diversity Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Estimated Enrollment: 25 students

Class

Schedule:

Fridays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Full Course Rates, as follows:

• $19,994.95 (Sessional Lecturer I)
• $21,398.43 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)
• $21,398.43 (Sessional Lecturer II)
• $21,907.92 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)
• $21,907.92 (Sessional Lecturer III)
• $22,457.80 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)

Rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ from those listed above.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree in sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or a related field and experience teaching in a university environment.

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; calculating and submitting grades in a timely manner; conducting scheduled office hours for academic counselling of students.

June 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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.

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.

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