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Sessional Lecturer - INI101H1F: Writing, Advocacy, and Social MediaUniversity of Toronto • Toronto, ON, CA
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Sessional Lecturer - INI101H1F: Writing, Advocacy, and Social Media

Sessional Lecturer - INI101H1F: Writing, Advocacy, and Social Media

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Date Posted: 05/20/2026
Req ID: 48152
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Innis College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course number and title: INI101H1F: Writing, Advocacy, and Social Media

Course description: This course is an introduction to the concept of the city as a creative environment promoting not only growth and wealth but also social justice, equality, cooperation, and civility. Students will learn to build their own writing practice to help them to observe, interpret, and reflect upon the process of urban interaction and the relationship between creativity and justice. Restricted to first-year students.

Estimated enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: None

Class schedule: Thursdays 2-5pm

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

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, urban studies, writing, media studies, or related field, or relevant professional experience
  • Professional experience as a writer, journalist, editor, critic, or public communicator, with an emphasis on cities, civic life, advocacy, or social media
  • At least 3 years of experience teaching writing, journalism, media, urban studies, or a related field

Preferred qualifications:

  • Publication record in journalism, nonfiction, criticism, or urban writing
  • Demonstrated interest in pedagogy
  • Familiarity with the range of writing ability of undergraduates
  • Familiarity with Toronto’s civic, cultural, and media landscape

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
**

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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