Sessional Lecturer-ENGC88H3-Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction II-EMERG Fall2026

Description:

The following position for a Sessional Lecturer is available in the Department of English for the Fall 2026 academic session. This is an emergency posting in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 3). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all Sessional Lecturers and Sessional Instructional Assistants who are teaching in that Department during the current academic year or who have taught for that Department within the previous twenty-four (24) months,  Sessional Lecturers II and Sessional Lecturers III advanced to that rank by the hiring department who have taught for that Department within the previous three (3) academic years, and any person who has submitted a Curriculum Vitae and application within the past twenty-four (24) months. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12. All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to Professor Karina Vernon , Chair of the Department of English, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found at

Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48

Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term: $10,699.22

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22

Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term: $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term: $11,228.90

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.

Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): September 8 – December 8, 2026 .

Note : all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for Fall courses.

Course Number/Title/Description	Section/ Time	Dates of Appointment	Estimated Enrolment	Estimated T.A. Hours	Duties	Qualifications
Fall 2026
ENGC88H3 - Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction II [ E] An advanced study of the craft of creative non-fiction. Through in-depth discussion, close reading of exceptional texts and constructive workshop sessions, students will explore special topics in the genre such as: fact versus fiction, writing real people, the moral role of the author, the interview process, and how to get published. Students will also produce, workshop and rewrite an original piece of long-form creative non-fiction and prepare it for potential publication.	LEC 01 In-person TU 11:00  – 13:00	September 1 - December 31, 2026	20	N/A	All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.	Graduate degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field, or equivalent teaching experience. A strong record of publishing nonfiction, including essays, memoirs, or book-length works, is required. University-level teaching experience is an asset, particularly experience teaching creative nonfiction writing. Please include a proposed course syllabus with the application.

Application instructions: Applications must be submitted electronically, with a cover letter outlining your qualifications, and a currentcurriculum vitae with the application using the online application system found at  . (Only applications received on the above website will be considered.)
Please attach the electronic file (MS Word or PDF) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, and Course Code.

Link to timetable: 

Term Important Dates: Please see Calendar 

Department Contact: View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca 

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.