ENG251H5F Introduction to American Literature

Date Posted: 07/28/2021
Req ID: 12446
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: English & Drama
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: This course introduces students to major works in American literature in a variety of genres, from poetry and fiction to essays and slave narratives.

Section: LEC9101(Online)

Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Time(s):  9-11 and 10-11

Estimated Enrolment: 50

Est of TA hours: ~70

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1 2021-December 31, 2021

Salary 

SL I - $16,979.33 per full course 

SL I long term - $17,738.50 per full course 

SL2 - $18,171.15 per full course 

SL3 - $18,603.79 per full course 

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 in English with experience teaching American Literature (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) at the university level; strong academic and publication record, demonstrated teaching ability, evidence of currency in subject matter, expertise in environmental literature, African American literature, and science fiction.

Application Instructions:

Anyone wishing to be considered for a particular position must submit an Application Form as well as a current CV. E-submissions are preferred and should be sent to Professor Richard Greene, Chair, Department of English and Drama c/o [email protected]. 

For an application form go to: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama/about-us/employment  

Closing Date: 08/17/2021, 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.