Sessional Lecturer - JNSHF Sexuality and Disability

Sessional Lecturer – JNS
450H1F Sexuality and Disability

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Sexual Diversity Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description: An interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to the study of disability and sexuality. Students will engage with historical, mainstream and critical discourses and explore complex issues and representations pertaining to disability, sexuality, sexual practices and desire. Draws from a range of writings and cultural texts in queer, crip and sexuality studies.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 25

Class

Schedule:

Thursdays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

Rates are pro‑rated to 0.5 FCE. If rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from those stated in this posting, the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in disability studies, sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in disability studies, sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or a related field.
• Relevant background in disability studies and LGBTQ+ studies.
• Experience teaching in a university environment.

Description of Duties:

• Prepare course outline, syllabus, and lectures.
• Deliver lectures.
• Develop, mark, and administer course assignments, tests & exams.
• Calculate and submit grades in a timely manner.
• Conduct scheduled office hours for academic counselling of students.

Application Instructions: Submit a single PDF file containing the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form, Cover Letter, and Curriculum Vitae to Brandy Caradonna, Business Officer & Program Administrative Coordinator, Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, University College, 15 King’s College Circle, Room 251, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H7 or via email at  A valid email address is required.

Closing Date: 06/19/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Accessibility Statement:

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

Job Segment: Disability, Human Resources

Collective Agreement: This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. 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.