Sessional Lecturer- ITAYY; Fall term Italian Theatre: 19th to 21st

Sessional Lecturer – ITA
315Y5Y (Fall term) Italian Theatre: 19th to 21st Century

Course number and title:
ITA
315Y5Y Italian Theatre: 19th-20th Century

Course description: (Offered in English, performances in Italian) A study of 19th- to 21st-century Italian plays and playwrights, culminating in the staging of a play from one of those eras. Students may take on acting and/or stage production roles.

Number of positions: 1 (H course equivalent, F term only)

Schedule:

Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:00pm-3:00pm). Additional 24 hours will be scheduled in consultation with students.

Mode of instruction: in‑person. If the mode changes, advance notice will be provided.

Sessional dates of appointment:
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (H course equivalent)

Compensation: see table (list of rates)

Applicants must have completed a PhD in Italian Studies, with demonstrated knowledge in the specific area of the course.

Demonstrated experience teaching university‑level Italian literature courses at the intermediate‑advanced level is required.

Near‑native fluency in spoken and written Italian is required.

• Demonstrated excellence in this course, or a similar course at the university‑level, is preferred.
• Experience with and cross‑disciplinary background in Italian literary, theatre and drama, diaspora, media, and cultural studies, and/or new methodological approaches in language learning is preferred.
• Preference in hiring given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; out‑of‑class interactions with students via e‑mail and office hours; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; order all necessary readings.

Current academic CV and any recent course evaluations (if any) should be provided.

The Final date to receive applications is July 21, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply. The university values equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise.

Job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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