Sessional Lecturer - ENG281H1S - Writing About Literature

**Date Posted:** 11/06/2026 **Req ID:** 50928 **Faculty/Division:** Faculty of Arts & Science **Department:** Dept of English **Campus:** St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Existing Vacancy:** Yes **Course description:** An introduction to the skills and contexts that underlie university-level writing about literature. Students will analyze the style and mechanics of literary criticism in a variety of fields, including published essays by Department faculty. Guest speakers and writing-intensive tutorials will help students begin to join the critical conversation. **Estimated TA support:** 0 TA support **Estimated course enrollment:** 40 students **Class schedule:** Friday 10am to 1pm IN PERSON **Sessional dates of appointment:** January 1, 2027 – 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:** A background in literary theory/aesthetics at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required. Demonstrated ability to teach literary analysis and argument at the undergraduate level is also required. **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 **Application Procedure:** Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application: 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. **Please submit applications to:** Professor Thom Dancer C/O Jessie Chen, Undergraduate Assistant University of Toronto, Department of English To Jessie Chen at tzuyu.chen@utoronto.ca **Please use the following subject:** Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG281H1S LEC0101– Writing About Literature **Closing Date:** 11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT \*\* *This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.* *It is understood that some announce