Sessional Lecturer - ENG273H1F - Queer Writing

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This Sessional Lecturer position involves teaching ENG273H1F, a course titled 'Queer Writing'. The course introduces a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer tradition in literature and theory, exploring classical, modern, postmodern, and contemporary literature, criticism, art, film, music, and popular culture. The appointment is for the Fall 2026 session, from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and includes the completion of all course work and marking by the end date.

Requirements

• A background in queer literature and theory at the graduate level
• A PhD or strong academic record in the field

Nice To Haves

• Recent undergraduate-level teaching experience in queer writing, either through 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
• Completion of any course work and marking not finished by December 31, 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree