Sessional Lecturer - ENGH- Critical Approaches to Literature

Date Posted: 02/17/2026
Req : 46896
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of English
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course description: An introduction to the theory and practice of literary criticism. Focusing on a single text or small group of texts, students will gain experience with close reading and analysis, critical theory, research methods, and the conventions and skills particular to literary-critical writing.

Estimated TA support: 70 TA hours

Estimated course enrollment: 50 students

Class schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-5pm IN PERSON

Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Salary (Includes Vacation Pay):
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
Sessional Lecturer I - Long term: $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II
- Long term: $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III
- Long term: $11,030.36

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 theory/aesthetics at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required. Demonstrated ability to teach literary analysis and argument at the undergraduate level is also required.

Description of duties:
All duties associated with teaching an Undergraduate Course:

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities. and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Please use the following subject: Summer 2026 – Sessional Lecturer – ENG
280H1S LEC
0101– Critical Approaches to Literature

Closing Date: 03/09/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.