Sessional Lecturer ENG381H5S Digital Texts

Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Req ID: 50641
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: This course considers the ways in which digital technologies are transforming texts, reading, readerships, and the idea of the literary. Students will study a wide variety of digital texts, e.g., fanfiction, webcomics, viral Tumblr posts and tweets, and video games. They will also learn about the use of digital tools to read, study, and preserve texts. The course may include a practical project, e.g., the design of a narrative game using Twine; the curation of a digital exhibit using Omeka; or an argument about some text/s using visualization software.

Section: LEC0101

Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 3-5

Estimated Enrolment: 40

Est of TA hours: 0

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary

SL1 - $19,994.95 per full course

SL1 Long term - $21,398.43 per full course

SL2 - $21,398.43 per full course

SL2 –LT -$21,907.92 per full course

SL3 - $21,907.92 per full course

SL3 Long Term - $22,457.80 per full course

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.

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, admin. and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising any TAs assigned to course, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD or MFA in English, Media Studies, or related topic with specialization in digital texts or a related field; experience teaching digital texts, digital literature, or related topics at the university level; strong academic record; demonstrated teaching ability; evidence of currency in subject matter.

Application Instructions:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting:

1. CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Application Form. Download here: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama/about-us/employment

1. Current CV.

E-submissions are preferred and should be sent to Professor Jacob Gallagher-Ross, Chair, Department of English and Drama c/o [email protected]

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 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.

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.