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Sessional Lecturer – INIHF: Storytelling Creative Nonfiction Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at University of Toronto
Position: Sessional Lecturer – INI102H1F: Storytelling Through Creative Nonfiction
Job Posting for Sessional Lecturer
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement
Course number and title: INI
102H1F:
Storytelling through Creative Nonfiction
Course description: The course is an introduction to creative writing techniques and various forms of creative nonfiction (personal essay, biographical essay, flash nonfiction, lyric essay, visual essay, and other experimental forms) through which students will explore and develop their conscious connection to the natural-urban landscape. The course will include activities such as field trips, readings, interviews, and journaling to generate the material for essays on engagement with nature in the city.
Restricted to first-year students.
Estimated enrolment: 25 students
Estimated TA support: None
Class schedule: Fridays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
* Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
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
At least 3 years of experience teaching creative writing
Preferred qualifications:
Publication record of 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: (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below).-Form to
The Final date to receive applications to this position is May 21, 2025, 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.
Title: Sessional Lecturer – INIHF: Storytelling Creative Nonfiction
Company: University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Education / Teaching (University Professor, Academic), Creative Arts/Media
