Sessional Lecturer - DRM355H1 S Production II

Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Req ID: 50710
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

DRM355H1 S Production II

L0101 counts as 0.50 credit

An intermediate-level hands-on investigation of various aspects of theatrical production, including stage management, lighting and sound design, and video design. Using the skills developed in this course, students will form the core of the production team for CDTPS productions, in particular DRM403Y Mainstage Performance.

Estimated course enrollment: 12 students

Estimated TA support: N/A

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 5pm - 8pm

Sessional dates: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in person.

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

Please 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness in production. Extensive experience in technical theatre (minimum 10 years), working in a variety of roles (e.g. lighting designer, sound designer, stage manager, production manager, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Theatre Studies with a focus on production. Experience with production technology (e.g. QLab, programable lighting console, digital sound board, etc.)

Description of Duties:

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course (collaborating regularly with the Mainstage instructor and Design instructor and in relation to the DRM403Y Mainstage Show production schedule)
• Teach students how to hang and focus lights, install set, sound and video as required for the Mainstage show. The students will operate lighting and sound and video, as the running crew for the Mainstage show while collaborating with the design creative team.
• Plan and deliver in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments
• Evaluate student performance
• Design and invigilate assignments, tests, and exams (if applicable)
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
• Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks
• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course

Application instructions:

Apply online at 2026-27 Winter CDTPS APPLICATION - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3. Upload to Dropbox your cover letter indicating your expertise in the subject area as well as an explanation of how you will organize this course and your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to show evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available) and the names and emails of at least two referees. Address your cover letter to: CDTPS Selection Committee

Note: Do not submit your application details to this UofT Job Posting site as it will not be monitored.

Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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.

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.

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.