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Sessional Lecturer DRE362H5F Playwriting

Date Posted: 06/27/2025
Req ID: 43711
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

 

Description: An introduction to the art and craft of writing for the stage. Through a variety of practical exercises, students will be encouraged to explore the unique properties of the theatrical environment. Topics for investigation will include general issues (such as language, plot structure, characterization, metaphor, and symbolism, etc.) as well as issues specific to the theatrical context (such as theatrical time and space, movement, engagement with an audience, relationship to other theatre practitioners, etc.). The class will involve writing in and out of class, as well as exercises in effective and constructive critique of one another's work.

 

Section: LEC0101
Day(s): Friday
Time(s):  1-4
Estimated Enrolment: 20
Est of TA hours: 0 

 

Sessional dates of appointment: September 2, 2025 – December 31, 2025  

 Salary: 

  • SL1 - $18,915.79 per full course 

  • SL1 Long term - $19,861.58 per full course 

  • SL2 - $20,243.53 per full course 

  • SL3 - $20,725.52 per full course 

  • SL3 Long Term - $21,140.03 per full course 

 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.  

 

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising any TAs assigned to course, if applicable.  

 

Minimum Qualifications: Strong record of teaching introductory playwriting at the university level; strong record of professional activity as a playwright, including published plays, professional productions, and industry awards and recognition; demonstrated teaching ability.

 

Application Instructions: 
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting: 

  1. CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Application Form. Download here: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama/about-us/employment 

  1. Current CV. 

E-submissions are preferred and should be sent to Professor Holger Syme, Acting Chair, Department of English and Drama c/o edapps.utm@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 07/18/2025, 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.

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