Sessional Lecturer ENG328H5S LEC0102 Writing for Games and Narrative Design
University of Toronto
Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Req ID: 50638
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description: This course introduces students to the planning and implementation of writing for video games as well as the role of the narrative designer in game development. Students will practice multiple collaborative forms of game writing (e.g., flow charts, quest outlines, character descriptions, flavour text, non-player character dialogue, cut scenes, storyboard scripts), level design, and player experience creation. Students will learn to use design and editing tools as well as iterative processes of revising game writing to augment gameplay and game features. Students will also learn to analyze and critique diverse game narratives and will discuss careers in game writing.
Section : LEC0102
Day(s): Tuesday
Time(s): 3-6
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 game or narrative designer with recent experience in Canadian game design and a specialization in writing for games; evidence of currency in subject matter and demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor at the postsecondary level.
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 View email address on jobs.swagapp.com
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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