Sessional lecturer - eng201h1s lec5101 - reading poetry - emergency posting

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for an undergraduate poetry course. This role involves preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student work. Candidates should have a PhD or strong academic background in modern poetry and prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level. The position spans January to April 2026, offering a competitive salary based on experience. This opportunity encourages diverse applicants, especially from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent strong academic record required.
• Experience teaching poetry at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outline and syllabus.
• Deliver seminar instructions and administer assignments.
• Set and mark tests/exams according to university regulations.
• Submit grades and hold regular office hours.
• Assist with student enquiries and appeals.

Skills

Teaching ability at the undergraduate level

Background in modern and contemporary poetry

Education

PhD or strong academic record in poetry

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - ENG201H1S LEC5101 - Reading Poetry - EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 12/03/2025

Req ID: 46316

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of English

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course description: An introduction to poetry through a close reading of texts, focusing on its traditional forms, themes, techniques, and uses of language; its historical and geographical range; and its contemporary diversity.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Salary (includes vacation pay):

• Sessional Lecturer I - Long term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II - Long term: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III - Long term: $11,030.36

Note: Rates stipulated in the collective agreement should vary from rates stated in this posting; the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications

A background in modern and contemporary poetry, poetics, or the history of poetry at the graduate level with a PhD or strong academic record in the field is required. Demonstrated ability to teach poetry 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

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application: an updated curriculum vitae, the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form along with teaching evaluations if available, and the names and contact information of 3 references to Jessie Chen: [e-mail].

Candidate encouraged to be from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities and other equity groups; their lived experience will be considered.

Contact

University of Toronto, Department of English

Please use the following subject: Winter 2026 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG280H1S – Reading Poetry

Closing Date: 12/15/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Legal and EEO Statements

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. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are covered by Unit 1 and should not apply for Unit 3 positions.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 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].