Sessional Lecturer: Creative Non-fiction - Toronto, Canada - Victoria University

Victoria University

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Description

Victoria College Program:
Creativity & Society

Position:
Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)

CRE279H1F Creative Non-Fiction - This course examines the forms, style, aims, and ethics of non-fictional forms such as documentary writing, journalism, and life-writing.

It combines the study of examples from contemporary media with exercises in writing non-fictional prose

Posting Date:
April 11, 2024

Application Deadline:
May 10, 2024

Expected course time:
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Enrolment cap: 35

Dates of appointment:
September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Course Modality:
In-person, Victoria College campus

Teaching Assistant:
There is no TA support

Salary:
as per the CUPE agreement (currently September 2023 Sessional Lecturer rate of $9,457.90 including vacation pay).

Requirements:

Postgraduate degree (Masters-level or higher); excellent skills in teaching Creative Non-Fiction, as shown by previous experience and evaluations; a substantial record of professional achievement in relevant genres of writing (creative non-fiction, journalism, and/or documentary writing) as demonstrated by publications, presentations, and/or awards; a demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in teaching and professional work

Application:
You must submit as one PDF file, in the following order:

Cover Letter
CV
Any other supporting material, e.g., teaching evaluations, proposed course outline

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902, Unit 2 Collective Agreement.

Victoria University encourages applicants from qualified persons, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We are committed to equity in employment and diversity. If you require accessibility accommodations, please contact the Human Resources Department.