Sessional Lecturer - ENGH- Critical Approaches to Literature

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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:

• 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
• Holding regular office hours and the supervision of any assigned TA support

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application: an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form along with teaching evaluations if available, and the names and contact information of 3 references.

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 submit applications to:

Professor Andrea Walkden
C/O Jessie Chen, Undergraduate Assistant
University of Toronto, Department of English
To Jessie Chen at

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

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.

Diversity Statement

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