Sessional Lecturer - INI106H1S: Storytelling Through Literary Journalism

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a course on Storytelling through Literary Journalism. The role involves teaching, grading, and supporting first-year students with engaging course content and classroom activities. Applicants should hold an MA in journalism with extensive teaching experience and a publication record in literary journalism.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Industry experience as a journalist or editor.
• Strong publication record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the full course and conduct grading.
• Hold weekly office hours and answer student queries.
• Prepare and submit all final marks.

Skills

Teaching creative or professional writing

Journalism skills

Editorial experience

Education

MA in journalism or related field

Job description

Job Posting for Sessional Lecturer

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

Course number and title: INI106H1S: Storytelling through Literary Journalism

Course description: This course is an introduction to literary journalism, in which students study the craft of storytelling along with interviewing, reporting, and the journalist’s ethical stance. Guest speakers, field trips, writing activities and course readings will help students engage deeply with their environment and develop the skills and sensitivity required for literary reporting. Restricted to first-year students.

Estimated enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: None

Class schedule: Thursdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,457.90 (includes 4% vacation pay)

• Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $9,930.79 (includes 6% vacation pay)

• Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,121.77 (includes 6% vacation pay)

• Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,326.62 (includes 6% vacation pay)

• Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,362.76 (includes 6% vacation pay)

• Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $10,570.02 (includes 6% vacation pay)

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.

Minimum qualifications:

• MA in journalism or related field, or relevant professional experience

• Industry experience as a working journalist or editor with an emphasis on literary journalism

• At least 3 years of experience teaching creative or professional writing

Preferred qualifications:

• Publication record of journalism or creative writing

• Demonstrated interest in pedagogy

• Familiarity with the range of writing ability of undergraduates

Description of duties: The Sessional Lecturer will teach the full course, conduct all grading, and prepare and submit all final marks. In addition, the Sessional Lecturer will hold office hours each week, and answer student questions by email and/or appointment. A past instructor’s syllabus and detailed course outline will be provided to the Sessional Lecturer.

Application instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to [e-mail].

Deadline to apply: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:59PM EDT.No late applications will be accepted.

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.