Sessional Lecturer - ENGB35H3 - Children's Literature

Search KeywordsMore Filter Options: Campus and Job CategoryLoading...CampusAllJob CategoryAllClearSelect How Often (in Days) To Receive An AlertSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Apply now »Sessional Lecturer - ENGB35H3 - Children's LiteratureCourse Code and Title: ENGB35H3 Children's LiteratureCourse Description: An introduction to children's literature. This course will locate children's literature within the history of social attitudes to children and in terms of such topics as authorial creativity, race, class, gender, and nationhood.Pre-1900 course.Course Enrollment (est.): 120Number of Positions (est.): 1Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field; strong academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and publication; experience teaching, especially previous experience in the teaching of children’s literature at the university level. Please include a proposed course syllabus with the application.Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.Estimated TA Support (Hours): 180 hoursLink to timetable for class schedule: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 - April 30, 2026.Note: all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by April 30, 2026 for Winter courses.Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term: $10,510.04Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term: $10,760.28Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term: $11,030.36Please 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.Application Instructions: All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to Professor Christine Bolus-Reichert, Acting Chair of the Department of English, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/eng/app/slPlease do not submit an application on any other platform as it will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. This job is posted in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final enrolment. Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.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.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.Job Segment: Equity, Finance, ResearchApply now »Find Similar JobsCUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Opportunities, CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Emergency Posting Opportunities