Closing date: Monday, May 25th, 2026
The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) is accepting applications for the following sessional appointments in 2026 Winter.
Applicants must hold a PhD or have advanced to full candidacy by the application deadline.
Winter 2026, Term 1 & Term 2 Courses
Term 1 Courses run: September 8 – December 7, 2026
Term 1 Exams: December 11 – December 22, 2026
Term 2 Courses run: January 5 – April 12, 2027
Term 2 Exams: April 16 – April 27, 2027
All 200-level courses require either in-person or take-home exams
All classes take place in person.
Please note the following course list is subject to change based on course enrollment and other factors.
Term 1 Courses:
| Course/Section | Title | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRSJ 224A (101) | Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice in Literature | 3 | M,W,F: 11:00am-12:00pm |
| GRSJ 225 (101) | Youth Activism and Social Justice | 3 | T,R: 2:00-3:30pm |
| GRSJ 310 (101) | Gender, Race, Social Justice and Health | 3 | M,W: 3:00-4:30pm |
| CSIS 301 (101) | Introduction to Trans Studies | 3 | M,W,F: 1:00-2:00pm |
Term 2 Courses:
| Course/Section | Title | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRSJ 224B (201) | Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice in Literature | 3 | M,W: 2:00-3:30pm |
| GRSJ 301 (201) | Gender and Indigeneity in Canada | 3 | T,R: 9:30-11:00am |
| GRSJ 328 (201) | Theories of Subjectivity | 3 | T,R: 12:30-2:00pm |
Application Instructions
Applications must include:
- Brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience and your preferred courses
- Recent teaching evaluations for two classes
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- A brief course proposal for any courses not previously taught in GRSJ /CSIS or any courses being significantly revised including:
course description, course objectives, assessments and grade breakdown, an indication of required reading, and a sample or overview of suggested weekly activities/schedule (for example, blended/hybrid, flipped classrooms, lectures, in-class presentations etc.) (max. three pages)
If you have not taught in GRSJ/CSIS, your application must also include:
- Contact details of two referees who can speak to your teaching effectiveness.
Please submit all application materials online by Monday, May 25th, 2026.
All positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Faculty Members.” The July 1, 2024 minimum salary is $9,559.11 per 3-credit course. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.