Sessional Lecturer - DRM377H1S Studio Topics: Vocal Presence in Performance

Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Req ID: 50645
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Drama, Theatre, Performance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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 : 20 students

Estimated TA support : 1 TA @ approx. 40 hours

Schedule : Thursdays 10am - 1pm

Sessional dates : January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in person.

Salary :

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

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

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

- Supervise a teaching assistant

Application instructions: Apply online at 2026-27 Winter 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. Address your cover letter to: CDTPS Selection Committee

Note: Do not submit your application details to this UofT Job Posting site as it will not be monitored.

Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.