Sessional Lecturer - ENG100H1S LEC5201 - Effective Writing EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 07/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48908
Job Category: Sessional Instruction
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of English
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course description: Practical tools for writing in university and beyond. Students will gain experience in generating ideas, clarifying insights, structuring arguments, composing paragraphs and sentences, critiquing and revising their writing, and communicating effectively to diverse audiences. This course may not be counted toward any English program. 

Estimated TA support: 350 TA hours 

Estimated course enrollment: 120 students 
 
Class schedule: Wednesdays 6-9pm ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS 

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

 
Salary (Includes Vacation Pay):  

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47  

Sessional Lecturer I - Long term: $10,699.21 

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.21  

Sessional Lecturer II- Long term: $10,953.96  

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96 

Sessional Lecturer III- Long term: $11,228.90 

Please note that if the rates stipulated in the collective agreement should vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. 
  

Minimum Qualifications:   

A background in literary study at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required, as well as a recent and continuing record of academic publication either in literary studies or in rhetoric and composition. Demonstrated ability to teach students the skills of critical writing at the university level. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Previous teaching experience with ENG100H, or a closely equivalent first year composition course. 

Description of duties: 

All duties associated with teaching an Undergraduate Course: 

• Preparation of course outline, course syllabus, and course marking scheme 
• Planning seminar meetings, delivering seminar instructions, developing, marking and administering course assignments 
• Setting and marking tests/exams and course administration in accordance with University of Toronto regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors 
• Submission of grades 
• Available and hold regular office hours for academic counselling of students 
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions 

Application Procedure: 

Please submit applications to: 

Professor Andrea Walkden
C/O English Undergraduate Office
University of Toronto, Department of English
To english.undergraduate@artsci.utoronto.ca

Please use the following subject: Winter 2027 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG100H1S – Effective Writing 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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