Sessional Lecturer - INI106H1F: Storytelling through Literary Journalism

Sessional Lecturer - INI106H1F: Storytelling through Literary Journalism
Date Posted:

05/20/2026
Req ID:

48156
Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Arts & Science
Department:

Innis College
Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy:

Yes

Course number and title
INI106H1F: Storytelling through Literary Journalism

Course description
This course is an introduction to literary journalism in which students study the craft of storytelling along with interviewing, reporting, and the journalist’s ethical stance. Guest speakers, field trips, writing activities and course readings will help students engage deeply with their environment and develop the skills and sensitivity required for literary reporting. Restricted to first-year students.

Estimated Enrolment
25 students

Estimated TA support
None

Class schedule
Thursdays 2-5pm

Sessional dates of appointment
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Salary
Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,997.48 (includes 4% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,699.22 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,228.90 (includes 6% vacation pay)
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.

Minimum Qualifications

MA in journalism or related field, or relevant professional experience

Industry experience as a working journalist or editor of magazine, newspaper, digital, or book-length journalism, with an emphasis on literary journalism

At least 3 years of experience teaching journalism or professional writing

Preferred Qualifications

Publication or editorial record in journalism

Demonstrated interest in pedagogy

Familiarity with the range of writing ability of undergraduates

Description of duties
The Sessional Lecturer will teach the full course, conduct all grading, and prepare and submit all final marks. In addition, the Sessional Lecturer will hold office hours each week, and answer student questions by email and/or appointment. A past instructor’s syllabus and detailed course outline will be provided to the Sessional Lecturer.

Application Instructions
Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to hr.innis@utoronto.ca. For filing purposes, we ask that applicants applying to multiple sessional lecturer positions at Innis College kindly send separate emails for each position.

Closing Date
06/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Job Segment
Journalism, Editor, Publishing

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