Sessional Lecturer: Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

Sessional Lecturer: Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting (CRE272H1S) Toronto, ON, Canada Job Description Victoria College Program: Creativity & Society Position: Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2) Course: CRE272H1S Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting - A course exploring song and lyrics across various musical genres, reviewing major developments in the repertoire. Topics include the ethics of borrowed forms, instrumentation, collaboration, commercial songwriting standards, music industry aspects, and reception. Students will create compositions and pursue projects related to the field. Musical ability and training are not required. Expected course time: Fridays, 11 am – 1 pm Enrolment cap: 35 Dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus Teaching Assistant: No TA support The salary will follow the CUPE agreement (e.g., September 2023 rate: $9,457.90 including vacation pay). Requirements PhD (strongly preferred), MFA, or other post-graduate degree in relevant fields (e.g., Music, English, History) Expertise in song, lyrics, song culture, music marketplace, creative industries, popular culture, and cultural history, demonstrated through scholarship, publications, and professional experience Strong undergraduate teaching skills, evidenced by experience and evaluations Excellent oral and written communication skills Relevant and adaptable theoretical background to contextualize course materials Application Instructions Submit a single PDF file containing: Cover Letter, CV, and supporting materials (e.g., teaching evaluations, course outline), in that order. File naming convention: YourFullName – CRE272H1S application – SubmissionDate (e.g., JohnDoe – CRE272H1S application – May15,2025). Application deadline: May 20, 2025. This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. Victoria University values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from marginalized groups. For accessibility accommodations, contact #J-18808-Ljbffr



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    Sessional Lecturer: Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting (CRE272H1S)Toronto, ON, CanadaJob DescriptionVictoria College Program: Creativity & SocietyPosition: Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)CRE272H1S Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting - A course exploring song and lyrics in various musical genres, with a review of major developments in the repertoire....


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    Sessional Lecturer: Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting (CRE272H1S) Toronto, ON, Canada Job Description Victoria College Program: Creativity & Society Position : Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)CRE272H1S Song, Lyrics, and Songwriting - A course exploring song and lyrics in various musical genres, with a review of major developments in the...


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