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Title: Sessional Lecturer – ENG395H1S – Creative Writing: Playwriting
Company: University of Toronto – Woodsworth College
Location: Greater St. George Area
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Sessional Lecturer – ENG395H1S – Creative Writing: Playwriting
Date Posted: 04/21/2026
Req ID: 47807
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of English
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Course description: This course introduces students to the craft of playwriting. Students will gain an understanding of the elements of structure, style, genre, and voice employed in playwriting, and gain an understanding of its evolution over time.
Estimated TA support: N/A
Estimated course enrollment: 20 students
Class schedule: Thursdays 1-4pm IN PERSON
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by 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:
- BA in English, Creative Writing, or a related field.
- Previous teaching experience required.
- 5 years of experience as a working playwright required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent experience teaching this course or a closely equivalent course.
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 Andrea Walkden
C/O Jessie Chen, Undergraduate Assistant
University of Toronto, Department of English
To Jessie Chen at [email protected]
Please use the following subject: Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG395H1S LEC0101– Creative Writing: Playwriting
Closing Date: 05/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].
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