Job Description

Course Code and Title: ENGB61H3 Creative Writing: Fiction I

Course Description: A focused introduction to the writing of fiction. This course will enable students to explore the writing of short fiction through reading, discussion, and workshop sessions.

Course Enrollment (est.): 20

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Qualifications: Graduate degree in English, Creative Writing related field, or relevant teaching experience. Strong academic record and professional promise. Strong publishing record is an asset. Teaching experience at the university level is an asset. 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): N/A

Sessional dates of appointment: September 5 - December 4, 2023.

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.89
Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term: $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.76
Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term: $10,326.61
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term: $10,570.01
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

Application Instructions: All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application with updated curriculum vitae and proposed course outline using the online application system found at . Please do not submit an application on any other platform as it will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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