Sessional Lecturer - ENG281H1S LEC0101 - Writing About Literature
$10k per yearUniversity of Toronto
Course description: An introduction to the skills and contexts that underlie university-level writing about literature. Students will analyze the style and mechanics of literary criticism in a variety of fields, including published essays by Department faculty. Guest speakers and writing-intensive tutorials will help students begin to join the critical conversation.
Estimated TA support: N/A
Estimated course enrollment: 40 students
Class schedule: Friday 10am to 1pm IN PERSON
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Salary (Includes Vacation Pay):
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47
Sessional Lecturer I - Long term: $10,669.21
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,669.21
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 if the rates stipulated in the collective agreement should vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum qualifications:
A background in literary study at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required. Demonstrated ability to teach both academic writing skills and literary analysis and argument at the undergraduate level is also required. Experience with academic publishing or public-facing academic writing preferred.
Description of duties:
All duties associated with teaching an Undergraduate Course:
- Preparation of course outline, course syllabus, and course marking scheme
- Planning seminar meetings, delivering seminar instructions, developing, marking and administering course assignments
- Setting and marking tests/exams and course administration in accordance with University of Toronto regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
- Submission of grades
- Available and hold regular office hours for academic counselling of students
- Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
- Holding regular office hours and the supervision of any assigned TA support
Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit by email a letter of application, a proposed course description (max 1 page), an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form along with teaching evaluations if available, and the names and contact information of 3 references.
Please submit applications to:
Professor Andrea Walkden
C/O Jessie Chen, Undergraduate Assistant
University of Toronto, Department of English
To Jessie Chen at View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca
Please use the following subject: Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG281H1S LEC0101– Writing About Literature
Closing Date: 06/11/2026, 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.
$10.89k per year
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