Date Posted: 07/30/2026
Req ID: 49680
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-English
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
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 should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): September 8 – December 8, 2026.
Note: all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for Fall courses.
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Fall 2026
ENGC88H3 - Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction II [E]An advanced study of the craft of creative non-fiction. Through in-depth discussion, close reading of exceptional texts and constructive workshop sessions, students will explore special topics in the genre such as: fact versus fiction, writing real people, the moral role of the author, the interview process, and how to get published. Students will also produce, workshop and rewrite an original piece of long-form creative non-fiction and prepare it for potential publication.
LEC 01
In-person
TU 11:00 – 13:00
September 1 - December 31, 2026
20
N/A
All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
Graduate degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field, or equivalent teaching experience. A strong record of publishing nonfiction, including essays, memoirs, or book-length works, is required. University-level teaching experience is an asset, particularly experience teaching creative nonfiction writing.
Please include a proposed course syllabus with the application.
Application instructions: