Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 10/15/2025

Req ID: 45539

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

DRM377H1 S Studio Topics: Vocal Presence in Performance

L0101 counts as 0.50 credit

Course Description: A practice-based exploration of voice in relation to performance. Through an exploration of the connections between breath, voice, impulse, emotion, character and text, students learn to use their voice in informed and efficient ways in practice, performance and other contexts to develop confidence and a wide expressive range.

Estimated course enrollment: 22 students

Estimated TA support: 1 TA @ approx. 86 hours

Schedule: Thursdays 10am - 1pm

Sessional dates: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Centre.

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I $9,820.70 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II $10,510.04 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $11,030.36

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: Experience teaching voice/acting at a recognized theatre school or university; professional acting/theatre experience.

Preferred Qualifications: MFA in Acting OR diploma in voice teaching/training from an accredited institution preferred.

Description of Duties:

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course

• Plan and deliver lectures

• 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

• Supervise and meet with teaching assistant, complete DDAH forms (distribution of duties and hours)

• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course

Application instructions:

Apply online at 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.

Closing Date: 11/06/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact