Sessional Lecturer ENG328H5S LEC0102 Writing for Games and Narrative Design

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 Lecturer to teach ENG328H5S LEC0102 Writing for Games and Narrative Design. You will design and deliver a university credit course, prepare and grade assignments, and hold regular office hours to support student learning.

Ideal candidates are professional game or narrative designers with recent Canadian experience and a focus on writing for games, able to mentor students at the postsecondary level.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Professional game or narrative designer with recent experience in Canadian game design and a specialization in writing for games.
• Evidence of currency in subject matter and demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor at the postsecondary level.

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

Game design

Narrative design

Teaching

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer ENG328H5S LEC0102 Writing for Games and Narrative Design

Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Req ID: 50638
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: This course introduces students to the planning and implementation of writing for video games as well as the role of the narrative designer in game development. Students will practice multiple collaborative forms of game writing (e.g., flow charts, quest outlines, character descriptions, flavour text, non-player character dialogue, cut scenes, storyboard scripts), level design, and player experience creation. Students will learn to use design and editing tools as well as iterative processes of revising game writing to augment gameplay and game features. Students will also learn to analyze and critique diverse game narratives and will discuss careers in game writing.

Section:LEC0102
Day(s):Tuesday
Time(s): 3-6
Estimated Enrolment: 30
Est of TA hours: 0

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

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 ratesstated 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: Professional game or narrative designer with recent experience in Canadian game design and a specialization in writing for games; evidence of currency in subject matter and demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor at the postsecondary level.

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.

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.
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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.
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