Sessional Lecturer - ENG281H1S LEC0101 - Writing About Literature

Sessional Lecturer - ENG281H1S LEC0101 - Writing About Literature

Date Posted:

05/21/2026

Req ID:

48211

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:

Dept of English

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy:

Yes

Course Description:

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.

Estimated TA support:

N/A

Estimated course enrollment:

40 students

Class schedule:

Friday 10am to 1pm IN PERSON

Sessional dates of appointment:

January 1, 2027 – 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

Note: 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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 preferred.

Description Of Duties

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

Diversity Statement
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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.

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