Sessional Lecturer -SDSHTheories of Sexuality

Sessional Lecturer - SDS
355H1S Theories of Sexuality

Date Posted: 05/22/2026

Req : 48230

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Sexual Diversity Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description: This course introduces students to key theories of sexuality and sexual diversity. It explores how sexuality intersects with race, gender, class, disability, citizenship status, and geography, among other social relations. Course readings draw from critical race theory, post‑colonial critique, women of color feminisms, trans studies, and transnational sexuality and gender studies.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 45

Class

Schedule:

Tuesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm

Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary (pro‑rated to 0.5 FCE): $9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I) – $11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term). Rates are pro‑rated. Please note that if collective agreement rates differ, those prevail.

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or related field; relevant background in disability studies and LGBTQ+ studies; experience teaching in a university environment.

Description of Duties:

• Prepare the 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 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, 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, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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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. 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.