Sessional Lecturer ENG289H5S Creative Writing (Online)

University of Toronto; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in English & Drama to teach an online Section LEC0101 (Tue/Thu 9-10am) with an estimated 100 enrolment for the January–April term 2027.

The position requires MFA or PhD in English with specialization in literary studies and university teaching experience in creative writing (fiction and poetry), plus a strong publication record and teaching ability. Closing date: 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in English with specialization in literary studies.
• Experience teaching creative writing (fiction and poetry) at the university level.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated teaching ability.
• Strong record of publication as a creative writer.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach university credit course content.
• Development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades.
• Hold regular office hours; supervise any TAs assigned to course.

Skills

Teaching experience

Creative writing

Publication record

Education

MFA or PhD in English

Job description

Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Req ID: 50634
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: Students will engage in a variety of creative exercises, conducted across a range of different genres of literary writing.

Section:LEC0101 (Online)

Day(s):Tuesday, Thursday

Time(s):9-10am

Estimated Enrolment: 100

Est of TA hours: ~350

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

Salar y

- 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 : MFA or PhD in English with specialization in literary studies and experience teaching creative writing (fiction and poetry) at the university level; strong academic record, demonstrated teaching ability, strong record of publication as a creative writer.

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 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.