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Sessional Lecturer ENG378H5S Special Topic in Writing for Performance

University of Toronto

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Req ID: 50639

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: English & Drama

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: A concentrated study of one aspect of writing for performance such as a particular medium (e.g. digital), genre, or theme. Topics may vary from year to year. 

Section: LEC0101 

Day(s): Monday

Time(s):  3-5

Estimated Enrolment: 30 

Est of TA hours: 0 

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary 

SL1 - $19,994.95 per full course 

SL1 Long term - $21,398.43 per full course 

SL2 - $21,398.43 per full course 

SL2 –LT -$21,907.92 per full course 

SL3 - $21,907.92 per full course 

SL3 Long Term - $22,457.80 per full course 

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.  

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising any TAs assigned to course, if applicable.  

Minimum Qualifications: Professional playwright and/or screenwriter with recent professional credits in Canadian theatre, television, or film, and a specialization in writing for performance (including theatre, film and television); evidence of currency in subject matter and demonstrated ability to teach and/or mentor at the postsecondary level. Please submit a course proposal/outline with your application material. 

Application Instructions: 
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting: 

CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Application Form. Download here:

Current CV. 

E-submissions are preferred and should be sent to Professor Jacob Gallagher-Ross, Chair, Department of English and Drama c/o

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 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.

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