Sessional Lecturer ENG100H5S LEC0102 Effective Writing

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Mississauga is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a course in English and Drama. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in English and have experience teaching composition. Responsibilities include course design, delivery, assessment, and office hour management. The position offers multiple salary scales based on qualifications. Applications are accepted until November 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Evidence of currency in subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content and evaluate student performance.
• Hold regular office hours.

Education

PhD in English with specialization in composition/writing

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 10/30/2025

Req ID: 45426

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: English & Drama

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

This course provides practical tools for writing in university and beyond. Students will gain experience in generating ideas, clarifying insights, structuring arguments, composing paragraphs and sentences, critiquing and revising their writing, and communicating effectively to diverse audiences. This course does not count toward any English program.

Section

LEC0102

Day(s)

Tuesday, Thursday

Time(s)

3-5, 3-4

Estimated Enrolment

100

Est of TA hours

~170

Sessional dates of appointment

January 5, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Salary

• SL1 - $19,641.40 per full course = $9,820.70
• SL2 - $21,020.07 per full course = $10,510.03
• SL2LT - $21,520.55 per full course = $10,760.28
• SL3LT - $22,060.71 per full course = $11,030.36

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

PhD in English with specialization in and/or experience teaching composition/writing at the university level; strong academic record, demonstrated teaching ability, evidence of currency in subject matter.

Application Instructions

• CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Application Form. Download here: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama/about-us/employment
• Current CV.

E-submissions are preferred and should be sent to Acting Chair and Professor Holger, Department of English and Drama c/o [e-mail]

Closing Date

Closing Date: 11/19/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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.