Sessional Lecturer DRSYActing ; Mask

Sessional Lecturer DRS
122Y5S Acting 2 (Mask)

Date posted: 09/17/2026

Req

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM:
English & Drama

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

The course intensifies foundational work on voice and movement through class exercises and further develops acting techniques introduced in DRS
121Y5with a focus on presence and authenticity. In addition to these components, students expand their understanding of backstage processes through crew work supporting third- and fourth-year productions. Crew tasks are assigned according to individualized schedules, typically concentrated in 3- to 6-week periods and including some work in the evenings and or on weekends.

This posting is for the 0.25 FCE of the course focused on neutral mask.

Section: LEC
0101 (0.25

FCE)

Day(s):
Monday and Wednesday, from January 27 to March 15, 2027

Time(s): 1-4

Estimated Enrolment: 25

Sessional dates of appointment:
January 11, 2027-April 29, 2027

• SL1 - $19,994.95 per full course = $4,998.73
• SL2 - $21,398.43 per full course = $5,349.61
• SL2LT- $21,907.92 per full course = $5,476.98
• SL3LT - $21,907.92 per full course = $5,476.98

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.

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades.

BFA/BA in Acting and/or Theatre, equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience; strong evidence of established and ongoing professional experience; currency in contemporary approaches to teaching neutral mask; clear evidence of teaching expertise.

Closing Date: 10/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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