Teaching Positions Available — 26/27
GNDS 215 Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity
Existing Vacancy: These positions are to fill an existing vacancy within the University
BLCK/GNDS 280 Special Topics in Gender Studies and Black Studies
New position: This is for a new position within the University
Department of Gender Studies
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
The Department of Gender Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching the following courses. These courses are Winter Term appointments for the period of January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027 with classes in session from January 4, 2027, to April 5, 2027.
Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity (GNDS 215), This is a second-year course with an expected enrolment of ~132 students. Three (3) teaching assistants will be assigned, and they will each lead two tutorial sections. GNDS 215 is delivered as a two-hour in-person lecture with one-hour tutorial sections led by Teaching Assistants.
Special Topics in Gender Studies and Black Studies (BLCK/GNDS 280), This is a second-year course with an expected enrolment of ~60 students. BLCK/GNDS 280 is delivered as a three-hour in-person lecture.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Levanna Schönwandt, Department Administrator (gndsadm@queensu.ca).
The academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at 2022-26 - Queen’s University - QUFA Collective Agreement.
The stipend for these positions will be between $9,500 and $13,500. Actual salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience and course weight, as per the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement.
Candidates should have a PhD or be near completion and teaching experience at the University level in Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, or a related discipline.
Please arrange to have the applications and supporting letters sent directly to:
Dr. Sailaja Krishnamurti, Head c/o
Levanna Schönwandt
Department of Gender Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
Applications should be submitted as a single pdf file and include the following:
- Cover letter indicating which courses, including sections, you are applying for and detailing how your academic accomplishments and relevant experience make you a strong candidate for the course;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Any teaching evaluations from courses previously taught;
- Letters of reference from two (2) referees;
- Proposed course outline or syllabus; and
- Any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier.
Please submit your application with the subject line “GNDS Adjunct Application 2026-27”.
Applications will be received until April 30, 2026. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the Department of Gender Studies can be found at https://www.queensu.ca/gnds/
As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
Course Descriptions
GNDS 215 Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity — Existing Vacancy | 3 units
This course is an introduction to studies in sexuality and gender diversity. It will survey the field and include topics such as classical inquiries into sexuality, contemporary theories on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer identities, sexual movements, human rights, sexual morality, pornography, global sex trade, and queer cultural production. This course is open to all students but required for students enrolled in the Certificate in Sexual and Gender Diversity. It is designed to introduce SXGD students to the field and prepare them for selecting future courses.
BLCK/GNDS 280 Special Topics in Gender Studies and Black Studies — New Vacancy | 3 units
Special Topics courses are analyses of particular areas of Gender Studies and Black Studies interdisciplinary research. Students are able to take multiple Special Topics courses of the same course code (i.e. GNDS 280, 380, 480), provided it is a different topic than the one(s) previously taken.
Date posted: April 1, 2026