Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - CLTA - Sexual Diversity Studies

University of Toronto

The Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a three-year contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in Sexual Diversity Studies, with a focus on Queer of Colour Critique and/or Queer Transnationalism’s and Diasporas and/or Sexuality and the Global South. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2028.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Queer, Trans, and/or Sexual Diversity Studies or a related area by the time of their appointment or shortly thereafter. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures, and must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses from introductory to advanced levels. They will be expected to have demonstrated teaching and research competency in Queer of Colour Critique and Queer Transnationalism and Diaspora. All teaching will be in the Sexual Diversity Studies program.

Candidates must demonstrate strong record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Additionally, a demonstrated commitment to related pedagogical and professional development in Sexual Diversity Studies is required. Evidence of excellence in teaching and excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing. Previous administrative experience working with undergraduate programs will be an asset.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies is Canada’s premier academic institute focused on queer, trans, and sexuality studies and sponsors both a thriving undergraduate program and, in partnership with 35 other units across the University, a Collaborative Graduate Program that is an international leader in the field.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and course materials, teaching evaluations, and a statement outlining plans for pedagogical and professional development.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

If you have questions about this position, please contact director.sds@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by Monday, March 24, 2025, 11:59pm EST.