Sessional Lecturer - ENG281H1S LEC0101 - Writing About Literature

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to teach ENG281H1S LEC0101 - Writing About Literature. The course is an introduction to the skills and contexts underlying university-level writing about literature. Students will analyze the style and mechanics of literary criticism in various fields, including published essays by Department faculty. Guest speakers and writing-intensive tutorials will aid students in joining the critical conversation. The estimated course enrollment is 40 students, and the class schedule is Friday from 10 am to 1 pm, in person.

Requirements

• A background in literary study at the graduate level with a PhD in the field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both academic writing skills and literary analysis and argument at the undergraduate level is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with academic publishing or public-facing academic writing preferred.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree