Sessional Lecturer ENG100H5S LEC104 Effective Writing

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for LEC0104, a Thursday 6-9pm course in English composition. This posting covers the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation, delivery of content, and the development, administration and marking of assignments, tests, and exams.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in English with specialization in and/or experience teaching composition at university level; a strong academic record and currency in the

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.
• Applications from candidates who do not hold a PhD will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach 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.

Skills

Teaching composition/writing at uni

Education

PhD in English

Job description

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 :LEC0104

Day(s):Thursday

Time(s):6-9pm

Estimated Enrolment: 100

Est of TA hours: ~166

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary

• 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 -$21,907.92 per full course
• SL3 Long Term - $22,457.80 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 : 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. Applications from candidates who do not hold a PhD will not be considered.

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 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.