Sessional Lecturer - WGSH- Gendered Labour

Course Number and Title

WGS
355H1S - Gendered Labour Around the World

This course will focus on masculinities and femininities in workplace settings, with an emphasis on service work around the world. We will discuss workers' lived experiences of gender regimes which are embedded within the dynamics of class, race and nation. The relationships between gender processes and workplace hierarchies will be explored.

Estimated enrolment: 75 students.

Estimated TA support: 180 hours.

Class schedule:
Wednesday 13:00-15:00.

Delivery method: 100% in person. The method may change as determined by the Faculty of Arts & Science or the Women and Gender Studies Institute.

January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027.

• $9, (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)

Includes vacation pay.

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.

Completed Ph.D. with a scholarly background in areas related to the specific course.

Teaching experience of a similar course at the university level. Expertise in Caribbean and/or Afro‑Asian feminisms is an asset.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialised and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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 racialised 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 recognise that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

• Preparing the syllabus, reading list and lecture materials.
• Delivering lectures.
• Developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests and final assessments.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Communicating with students via email and Quercus.
• Managing TAs and/or graders if applicable.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV including evidence of teaching similar courses (if applicable), a list of two references, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form by Friday, July 10, 2026.

07/10/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Undergraduate Coordinator, c/o Paul Tsang, WGSI Business Officer,
Women and Gender Studies Institute,
Email:

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