Sessional Lecturer: Special Topics in Creativity and Society: Literary Adap at Victoria University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

9997.47

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Literary adaptation, Visual storytelling, Creative writing, Film analysis, Television studies, Aesthetic theory, Narratology, Communication skills, Academic teaching, Curriculum development

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Description

Victoria College Program: Creativity & Society Position: Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2) CRE349H1F Special Topics in Creativity and Society: Literary Adaptation - A course exploring the aesthetic, creative, and narratological dimensions of adapting novels for film and television. How are literary texts adapted for image-based media? How do the constraints and affordances of visual storytelling transform literary source material? Expected course time: Thursday, 1-3pm Enrolment cap: 25 Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus Teaching Assistant: There is no TA support The salary will be as per the CUPE agreement (e.g., September 2026 Sessional Lecturer rate is $9,997.47 including vacation pay). Requirements: PhD, MA, MFA, or other post-graduate degree in literature Extensive international publication record, including expertise in multiple genres Excellent oral and written communication skills Extensive industry experience, as evidenced by leadership positions in major arts organizations preferred Application: You must submit as one PDF file, in the following order: Cover Letter, including proposed idea for course, and CV Your file must follow this naming convention: Your full name – course code application – date of submission. e.g., FirstName Surname – CRE349H1F application – May 6, 2026 Closing date for applications: May 6, 2026 This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments. Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants’ lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.

Responsibilities

The Sessional Lecturer will teach a special topics course on literary adaptation, exploring how novels are transformed for film and television. The instructor is responsible for course delivery and student engagement within the Victoria College program.