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
Please submit applications to:
Professor Andrea Walkden
C/O Jessie Chen, Undergraduate Assistant
University of Toronto, Department of English
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.
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