Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 10/15/2025

Req ID: 45538

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

DRM354H1 S Design II: Costume, Sets & Production

L0101 counts as 0.50 credit

An intermediate-level investigation of various aspects of theatrical design, with a focus on scenic and costume design, though also considering the impact of projections and lighting. Using skills developed through practical study in the Design and Production studio, the students form the core of the design and production team for the Mainstage production. The course requires students' participation in a theatre setting, within and outside of regular class time.

Estimated course enrollment: 10 students

Estimated TA support: N/A

Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 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: Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness in design. Extensive experience in theatre design (minimum 5 years), working in a variety of roles (e.g. costume designer, set designer, lighting designer, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Theatre Studies with a focus on design. Experience and ability in production, as well, is strongly preferred . Experience with production technology (e.g. QLab, programable lighting console, projection, sound board, etc.) is preferred.

Description of Duties:

• Preliminary conversations with the Mainstage Director and Production Team from late November to mid-December, to develop the set and costume design concepts.

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course (collaborating regularly with the Mainstage instructor in relation to the design and production of the DRM403Y Mainstage Show)

• Work with students to design (set, costumes) for the Mainstage show and teach students how to execute the design for the production in collaboration with the creative team.

• Plan and deliver in-person lectures for individual and group assignments and assessments

• 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

• 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), 3-5 examples of your design and production work, and the names and emails of at least two referees. Given the course focus on teaching students basic design and the execution of design for the Mainstage production, evidence of your ability to make simple/adaptable designs helpful for student learning will be appreciated.

Closing Date: 11/06/2025, 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.