Date Posted: 03/04/2026
Req ID: 47163
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Innis College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Course number and title: WRR103H1: Introduction to Academic Writing
Course description: This course introduces students to the strategies and practices of successful writing at the university and beyond. WRR103H1 challenges students to reflect on and cultivate their strengths as readers and writers as they enter the university. Students will develop their critical reading abilities and written communication skills through meaningful writing projects in diverse genres, including multimodal composition.
Estimated enrolment: 25 students
TA support: None
Class schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:10-4:00pm
*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.
Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026
Salary:
- Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 (includes 4% vacation pay)
- Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04 (includes 6% vacation pay)
- Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04 (includes 6% vacation pay)
- Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28 (includes 6% vacation pay)
- Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28 (includes 6% vacation pay)
- Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36 (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 English literature, rhetoric, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience teaching at the university level.
- At least 3 years of experience marking undergraduate writing; ability to mark carefully, including for grammar.
Preferred qualifications:
- Publication record in the field.
- Demonstrated interest in pedagogy.
- Familiarity with the range of writing ability of undergraduates.
Description of duties:
The Sessional Lecturer will teach the full course 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.
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.
Closing Date: 03/25/2026, 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.