Sessional Lecturer – ENG281H1S – Writing About Literature

at University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Closing date

14 November 2026

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Date Posted: 11/06/2026

Req ID: 50928

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of English

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

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: 0 TA support

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 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 theory/aesthetics at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required. Demonstrated ability to teach literary analysis and argument at the undergraduate level is also required.

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 detailed letter of application: 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 Thom Dancer

C/O Jessie Chen, Undergraduate Assistant

University of Toronto, Department of English

To Jessie Chen at tzuyu.chen@utoronto.ca

Please use the following subject: Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG281H1S LEC0101– Writing About Literature

Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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