Sessional Lecturer - ENGHLEC- Writing About Literature

Department Information

Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Req : 48211
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of English
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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.

40 students

Friday 10am to 1pm IN PERSON

January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Sessional Lecturer I - Long term: $10,669.21

Sessional Lecturer II - Long term: $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. 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 is preferred.

• 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
• Availability and holding 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

Applicants should submit by email a letter of application, a proposed course description (max 1 page), an updated curriculum vitae, 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:
University of Toronto, Department of English

Please use the following subject:
Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG
281H1S LEC
0101 – Writing About Literature

06/11/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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