Sessional Lecturer - DRM400H1F L0101 Advanced Performance

Date Posted: 05/05/2026
Req ID: 47981
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

DRM400H1 F Advanced Performance 

L0101 counts as 0.50 credit 

Advanced Performance builds on the training sequence of DRM200Y1 and DRM300Y1 by developing students’ acting and performance skills in monologues and extensive collaborative scene work. The work focuses on the particulars of character development and the emotional and technical aspects of the actor’s craft. In addition, it is further designed (along with DRM413H1S) to support the work in DRM403Y Mainstage Performance as and if needed.
 

Estimated course enrollment: 16 students  

Estimated TA support: N/A 
 

Schedule: Tues and Thurs, 3pm -5pm, tutorial Tues 5pm - 6pm

Sessional dates: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 

 
Salary:  

Sessional Lecturer I $9,997.47              Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.21
Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.21           Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III $10,953.96          Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $11,228.9

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 acting/performance, including elements of voice and movement at a recognized theatre school or university. Extensive professional acting/theatre experience (minimum 5 years).

Preferred Qualifications: MFA in Acting/ Performance/Directing. Diploma in voice/ movement training from an accredited institution.

Description of Duties: 
•    Develop a detailed course syllabus and curriculum, in collaboration with the Mainstage instructor for DRM403Y (Mainstage)
•    Plan and deliver in-person lectures 
•    Design, assign, and evaluate individual and group-based assessments
•    Assess and evaluate student performance
•    Design and invigilate assignments, tests and exams (if applicable)
•    Hold regular office hours and meet with students as needed
•    Manage course content and grades on Quercus, CIS and Emarks
•    Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks typically associated with the teaching of an undergraduate course

Application instructions: 

Apply online at 2026-27 CDTPS APPLICATION - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3. Upload to Dropbox your cover letter 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: 05/27/2026, 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.

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