Sessional Lecturer-ENGB63H3F Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I-EMERG Fall2026

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Fall 2026 academic session for the course ENGB63H3 Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I. This is an emergency posting in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 3). The course is a focused introduction to the writing of creative non-fiction, enabling students to explore the writing of creative non-fiction through reading, discussion, and workshop sessions. The appointment dates are from September 1 to December 31, 2026, with all normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course included. This includes preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, calculation and submission of grades, and holding regular office hours. Any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026, for Fall courses will also be part of the duties.

Requirements

Graduate degree in English, Creative Writing related field, or relevant teaching experience
Strong academic record and professional promise
Application with a cover letter outlining qualifications
Current curriculum vitae
Proposed course syllabus

Nice To Haves

Strong publishing record is an asset
Teaching experience at the university level is an asset

Responsibilities

Preparation and delivery of course content
Development, administration and marking of assignments
Calculation and submission of grades
Holding regular office hours
Completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for Fall courses