Sessional Lecturer ENG289H5S Creative Writing (Online)

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a sessional English & Drama teaching role. The appointment focuses on designing and delivering a university credit course, with responsibilities including preparation, delivery, assessment, and holding office hours.

Minimum qualifications include an MFA or PhD in English with a specialization in literary studies and demonstrated teaching of creative writing at the university level; strong publication record desired.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in English with specialization in literary studies.
• Experience teaching creative writing at university level.
• Strong publication record as a creative writer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Creative writing

Education

MFA or PhD in English

Job description

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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

Est of TA hours: ~350

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

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

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

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.

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] .