Sessional Lecturer - DRM355H1 S Production II

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto, Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance, invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach DRM355H1 S Production II for January 2027–April 2027. This in-person course requires collaboration with the Mainstage project and the design team.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, teaching lighting/set/sound/video for the Mainstage show, delivering lectures, assessing students, and managing course content in Quercus and Emarks.

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness in production.
• Extensive experience in technical theatre (minimum 10 years), working in multiple roles (e.g. lighting designer, sound designer, stage manager, production manager).

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course (collaborating regularly with the Mainstage instructor and Design instructor).
• Teach students how to hang and focus lights, install set, sound and video for the Mainstage show.
• Plan and deliver in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments.
• Design and invigilate assignments, tests, and exams (if applicable).
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request.
• Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks.
• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course.

Job description

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Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Req ID: 50710
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

DRM355H1 S Production II

L0101 counts as 0.50 credit

An intermediate-level hands-on investigation of various aspects of theatrical production, including stage management, lighting and sound design, and video design. Using the skills developed in this course, students will form the core of the production team for CDTPS productions, in particular DRM403Y Mainstage Performance.

Sessional dates: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in person.

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: Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness in production. Extensive experience in technical theatre (minimum 10 years), working in a variety of roles (e.g. lighting designer, sound designer, stage manager, production manager, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Theatre Studies with a focus on production. Experience with production technology (e.g. QLab, programable lighting console, digital sound board, etc.)

Description of Duties:

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course (collaborating regularly with the Mainstage instructor and Design instructor and in relation to the DRM403Y Mainstage Show production schedule)
• Teach students how to hang and focus lights, install set, sound and video as required for the Mainstage show. The students will operate lighting and sound and video, as the running crew for the Mainstage show while collaborating with the design creative team.
• Plan and deliver in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments
• Design and invigilate assignments, tests, and exams (if applicable)
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
• Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks
• Handleother pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course

Closing Date:11/16/2026, 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 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.

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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.

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