Sessional Lecturer ENG378H5S Special Topic in Writing for Performance

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

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga seeks a Sessional Lecturer for ENG378H5S Special Topic in Writing for Performance. The appointment runs January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027, with responsibilities including course design, preparation, delivery, and assessment of student work.

Applicants must be a professional playwright or screenwriter with recent Canadian credits and proven ability to teach at the postsecondary level. The role is a part-time, campus-based posting atUTM.

Qualifications

• Professional playwright and/or screenwriter with recent credits in Canadian theatre, television, or film.
• Specialization in writing for performance (including theatre, film and television).
• Evidence of currency in subject matter and ability to teach and/or mentor at the postsecondary level.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of content; development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
• Supervise any teaching assistants assigned to the course, if applicable.

Skills

Playwright

Screenwriter

Canadian theatre/TV/film

Postsecondary teaching

Job description

Sessional Lecturer ENG378H5S Special Topic in Writing for Performance

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Req ID: 50639

Faculty/Division

UofT Mississauga

Department

UTM: English & Drama

Campus

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

A concentrated study of one aspect of writing for performance such as a particular medium (e.g. digital), genre, or theme. Topics may vary from year to year.

Course Details

• Section: LEC0101
• Day(s): Monday
• Time(s): 3-5
• Estimated Enrolment: 30
• Est of TA hours: 0
• 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

Professional playwright and/or screenwriter with recent professional credits in Canadian theatre, television, or film, and a specialization in writing for performance (including theatre, film and television); evidence of currency in subject matter and demonstrated ability to teach and/or mentor at the postsecondary level. Please submit a course proposal/outline with your application material.

Closing Date

11/11/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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