Sessional Lecturer DRE363H5S Workshop in Playwriting

University of Toronto; Toronto; In loco; CAD 20.000 - 22.000; Part-time

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University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in Playwriting. The role involves teaching a playwriting course, leading workshops, and coordinating with directors, actors, and dramaturgs to develop students’ voices.

The position centers on ongoing development, revision, and collaboration with university colleagues during the January–April term. Minimum qualifications include a strong record of university-level teaching in playwriting and demonstrated professional

Competenze

• Strong record of teaching introductory and advanced playwriting at the university level.
• Strong record of professional activity as a playwright, including published plays, professional productions, and industry awards and recognition.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.

Mansioni

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising any TAs assigned to course, if applicable.

Conoscenze

Teaching playwriting

University-level teaching

Playwright professional activity

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Sessional Lecturer DRE363H5S Workshop in Playwriting

Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Req ID: 50628
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: This course is a continued exploration in writing for the stage for students who have already written one act or solo plays. Participant playwrights will complete a full-length play, incorporate complex structures and anti-structure, and advance their voices and skills as playwrights. The class will workshop scenes and prepare staged readings of participant work. A major focus of this course will be processes of development and revision while working with directors, actors, dramaturgs, and other collaborators.

Section:LEC0101

Day(s):Friday

Time(s):1-4

Est of TA hours: 0

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 , 202 7 – April 3 0 , 202 7

SL1 - $19 ,994.95 per full course

SL1 Long term -$ 21,398.43 per full course

SL2 -$ 21,398.43 per full course

SL2 –LT -$21,907.92 per full course

SL3 -$2 1,907.92 per full course

SL3 Long Term - $2 2,457.80 per full course

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.

Duties

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising any TAs assigned to course, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong record of teaching introductory and advanced playwriting at the university level; strong record of professional activity as a playwright, including published plays, professional productions, and industry awards and recognition; demonstrated teaching ability.

Closing Date:11/11/2026, 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 enrollment. 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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 [e-mail] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .