Sessional Lecturer - ENGHLEC- Effective Writing EMERGENCY

Job Title: Sessional Lecturer - ENG
100H1S LEC
5201 - Effective Writing (EMERGENCY POSTING)

Date Posted: 06/23/2026

Closing Date: 07/01/2026, 11:59PM ET

Req : 48908

Job Category: Sessional Instruction

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of English

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Practical tools for writing in university and beyond. Students will gain experience in generating ideas, clarifying insights, structuring arguments, composing paragraphs and sentences, critiquing and revising their writing, and communicating effectively to diverse audiences. This course may not be counted toward any English program.

Estimated TA support: 350 TA hours

Estimated course enrollment: 120 students

Class schedule:
Wednesdays 6‑9pm, ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS

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

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47

Sessional Lecturer I
- Long term: $10,699.21

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.21

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.

A background in literary study at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required, as well as a recent and continuing record of academic publication either in literary studies or in rhetoric and composition. Demonstrated ability to teach students the skills of critical writing at the university level.

Previous teaching experience with ENG
100H, or a closely equivalent first year composition course.

• Preparation of course outline, syllabus, and 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

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 English Undergraduate Office, University of Toronto, Department of English, to english.unde Subject:
Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG
100H1S – Effective Writing.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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