Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Sessional Lecturer - HIS406H1S Advanced Topics in Gender History: Trends in Women and Gender History Sessional Lecturer - HIS406H1S Advanced Topics in Gender History: Trends in Women and Gender History Course Description: This seminar is intended as an introduction to key issues, debates, and themes in the historiography of women and gender in the global south. The course focuses on the intersections of gender, sexuality, nationalism, and historical representation in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean from the late 19th century to the early 21st century. Case studies range from gender and tradition in colonial and nationalist discourses; gendered identities and decolonial imaginations; body politics and the representation of gendered bodies; sexuality, the state and citizenship; and networks of feminism, nationalism and transnationalism. This seminar interrogates what it means to do history in the context of gendered and sexual (inclusive and exclusive) discourses and practices. The seminar will be a space for intellectual exploration and learning, for the formation and sharpening of ideas, and for discussing some of the ways women and gender historians have produced histories by working with a variety of theories, methodologies, and archives. Minimum qualifications: Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description Preferred qualifications: PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching. Description of duties: Developing syllabus; course preparation; Teaching one two-hour classes weekly, in-person lectures; Marking; Conducting scheduled office hours (1 hour/week) Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 Estimated Course Enrolment: 16 Estimate of TA Support: - Schedule: Tuesday 17:00-19:00 Rate of Pay: Sessional Lecturer I: $ 9,820.70 Sessional Lecturer 1, Long term: $10,510.36 Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.36 Sessional Lecturer II, Long term: $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer III, Long term: $11,030.36 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. The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP . 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). 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. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contactuoft.careers@utoronto.ca . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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