Sessional Lecturer - ENG150Y1 - Literary Traditions - EMERGENCY POSTING
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 19,994.95-22,457.8 / year
Sessional Lecturer - ENG150Y1 - Literary Traditions - EMERGENCY POSTING
Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 06/25/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48837
Job Category: Sessional Instruction
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of English
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Course description: An exploration of some of the most influential works of literature composed over the course of the last three thousand years. The poetry, prose, and drama studied may include such works as Genesis, Homer’s Odyssey, the lyrics of Sappho, Dante’s Inferno, the Islamic Sufi poet Rumi, Cervantes’ Don Quixote, Milton’s Paradise Lost, Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment.
Estimated TA support: 1670 TA hours
Estimated course enrollment: 200 students
Class schedule: Mondays 3-5pm IN PERSON
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Salary (Includes Vacation Pay):
Sessional Lecturer I: $19,994.95
Sessional Lecturer I - Long term: $21,398.43
Sessional Lecturer II: $21,398.43
Sessional Lecturer II- Long term: $21,907.92
Sessional Lecturer III: $21,907.92
Sessional Lecturer III- Long term: $22,457.80
Please note that if 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: A background in literary study at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required, as well as a recent and continuing record of academic publication. Demonstrated ability to teach first-year undergraduate students the skills of critical writing and literary analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching or teaching assistant experience with ENG150Y, or a closely equivalent course.
Description of duties:
All duties associated with teaching an Undergraduate Course:
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Preparation of course outline, course syllabus, and course marking scheme
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Planning seminar meetings, delivering seminar instructions, developing, marking and administering course assignments
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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
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Submission of grades
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Available and hold regular office hours for academic counselling of students
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Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
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Holding regular office hours and the supervision of any assigned TA support
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit by email a letter of application, a proposed course description (max 1 page), an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form along with teaching evaluations, if available, and the names and contact information of 3 references to: English Undergraduate Office <english.undergraduate@artsci.utoronto.ca>
Please submit applications to:
Professor Andrea Walkden
C/O English Undergraduate Office <english.undergraduate@artsci.utoronto.ca>
University of Toronto, Department of English
Please use the following subject: Sessional Lecturer – ENG150Y1 – Literary Traditions
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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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.
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