Sessional Lecturer - WGS39H1F - Politics of Girlhood
About The Position
The course communicates the growing field of "girl studies" and provides a critical exploration of the historical, social, psychological and political definitions attached to girlhood. We will move toward a feminist understanding of how definitions of girl-child shape individual experience, historical narratives, cultural representations, political agendas and futures. The estimated enrolment is 100 students, with an estimated TA support of 180 hours. The class schedule is Wednesday 13:00-15:00. The delivery method for this course is currently 100% in person, but may change as determined by the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Women and Gender Studies Institute. The sessional dates of appointment are September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Completed Ph.D. with a scholarly background in areas related to the specific course required.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in psychoanalysis.
Responsibilities
- Preparing the syllabus, reading list and lecture materials
- Delivering lectures
- Developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests and final assessments
- Holding regular office hours
- Communicating with students via email and Quercus
- Managing TAs and/or graders if applicable
Benefits
- includes vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
