Sessional Lecturer - ENG395H1S - Creative Writing: Playwriting

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This course introduces students to the craft of playwriting. Students will gain an understanding of the elements of structure, style, genre, and voice employed in playwriting, and gain an understanding of its evolution over time. This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2027. All duties associated with teaching an Undergraduate Course.

Requirements

• BA in English, Creative Writing, or a related field
• Previous teaching experience required
• 5 years of experience as a working playwright required

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience teaching this course or a closely equivalent course

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level