Sexual Diversity Studies
University of Toronto
Job Posting: Course Instructor
SDS477H1S: Introduction to Trans Studies
This course will introduce students to Trans Studies as an interdisciplinary field with a variety of academic and
activist roots. It will look at historical, cultural, and contemporary representation of trans people, at how
trans and intersexed people relate to gay, lesbian, feminist, critical race and disability politics (among others),
at trans people’s activist efforts, and at how trans and intersexed people have engaged with the medical and
legal regulation and construction of sex.
Estimated Course Enrollment:
25
Class Schedule:
Mondays 6-9pm
Estimated TA Support:
0
Dates of Appointment:
January 1, 2016 –April 30, 2016
Salary:
$7,221.73 – this rate includes vacation pay
Final availability of the position is contingent upon enrolment, budgetary consideration and the
determination of appointments as governed by the collective agreement.
Qualifications: Minimum M.A., Ph.D. in progress preferred; experience teaching in a university
environment; relevant background in sexuality studies.
Description of Duties: Duties include the design of a university credit course, including
preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of
assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours;
supervising any TA's assigned to course.
Posting Date: July 23, 2015
Closing Date: August 14, 2015
All individuals interested in this position must submit a covering letter and CV to: Alex Wells,
Sexual Diversity Studies, University College, 15 King’s College Circle, Room 251, 15 King’s
College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H7. sexual.diversity@utoronto.ca. A valid email address
is required.
The job is posted in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 1 Collective Agreement.
The Department’s hiring policy is available in the Programs Office and at the CUPE, Local 3902
office.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Policy, the University of Toronto encourages applications
from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with
disabilities.
Note: Although a graduate student’s preference as to the campus location of his/her TA appointment
will be taken into account, both the initial TA appointment (or CI appointment) and the subsequent
appointment obligation related to that appointment may be met through position(s) on any one of the
three University of Toronto campuses (UTM, UTSC or St. George) in courses in the same discipline
as the initial appointment. TAs will only be assigned to courses in fields in which they are or should
be qualified to assist.