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Sessional Instructor Postings | 2026-2027 | CUPE 4163 (Component 3)
The Department of Writing is requesting sessional applications for the courses listed below which are scheduled to be taught during the 2026-27 academic year. To apply, please submit an exact list of the courses for which you would like to apply and your current curriculum vitae to the Writing Department at writing@uvic.ca.
The deadline for applications is June 15, 2026.
FALL 2026
WRIT 203A / THEA 414 – Intro Playwriting Workshop / Studies in Canadian Theatre (maximum enrolment: 30)
A lecture and seminar in the writing and workshopping of scripts for the stage. Explores the dramatic texts and theatrical styles of the Canadian theatre. The instructor will be teaching both WRIT 203A and THEA 414 students in the course. This course will be co-located. Please note that this course is scheduled in two 1.5 hour sections. Demonstrated expertise in contemporary Canadian plays and new play development (dramaturgy as well as writing) in a variety of types of plays is required. Expertise in and experience with playwriting workshop pedagogy is required. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.)
The course format is in-person.
1.5 units, September 9 - December 7, 2026.
The fixed weekly hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 3:30-5:00.
WRIT 302 – Special Study in Craft: Writing Dialogue (maximum enrolment: 60)
This course is designed to help students develop skills in writing engaging original dialogue. This lecture/seminar course will examine the functions and conventions of dialogue in daily life, fiction, screenplay, graphic novel, creative non-fiction, YA fiction, playwriting and other genres, in order to identify the principles of convincing, active dialogue and how it can reveal character, heighten tension, advance plot, and convey themes. Attention will be given to topics such as subtext, information flow, and the creation of a believable language style appropriate to the world of the story. Demonstrated expertise in teaching dialogue-writing is required. Experience in writing and production of own and others creative works in a variety of genres is required. In a cover letter please provide an example of potential course readings, assignments, and other proposed materials. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.)
The course format is in-person.
1.5 units, September 9 - December 7, 2026.
The fixed weekly hours are Mondays and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm.
WRIT 330 – Media and Culture (maximum enrolment: 60)
A lecture course surveying theories and controversies in mass media and popular culture from a writer's perspective. Professional experience in new media performance and production, non-traditional storytelling formats, and the use of disruptive technologies in a creative writing context are required. Minimum MFA or equivalent experience. Preference for instructor whose research is in this area. In a cover letter please provide an example of potential course readings, assignments, and other proposed materials. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.)
The course format is in-person.
1.5 units, September 9 - December 7, 2026.
The fixed weekly hours are
WRIT 313 – Recurrent Themes in Literature: Writing in a Revolutionary Moment (maximum enrolment: 60)
A lecture course surveying recurrent themes in creative writing; the special topic for this section will be revolutionary writing. This course will explore forms, formal strategies, and techniques of poets and writers who have written during, and in solidarity with, times of political struggle and uncertainty. Minimum MFA or equivalent experience plus publication of a chapbook or equivalent publications required. Experience in social justice volunteer work an asset. In a cover letter please provide an example of potential course readings, assignments and other proposed materials. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying persons, etc.)
1.5 units, September 9 - December 7 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are Mondays and Thursdays 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
WRIT 321 – Issues in Journalism – Special Topic: Personal Journalism (maximum enrolment: 60)
An exploration of contemporary topics and techniques in journalism and the media. This interactive class will focus on the personal turn in contemporary journalism, tracing the history of this development, building research skills, and considering the benefits and possible drawbacks of adopting a frankly subjective voice in nonfiction prose. Minimum MFA or equivalent experience. Demonstrated expertise in the teaching and writing of personal journalism and researched memoir required. With cover letter please provide an example of potential course readings, assignments and other proposed materials. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.)
1.5 units, September 9 - December 7 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are Wednesdays 12:30-3:30.
SPRING 2027
WRIT 100 – Introduction to Writing (maximum enrolment: 150)
A non-historical survey of the basic structures in poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, creative nonfiction and fiction that involves the students in the writing and criticism of compositions in all five genres. MFA or equivalent required along with at least one book published or under contract. Demonstrated expertise required in the writing and pedagogy in all 5 of the following genres: fiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction. Previous teaching assistantship experience in WRIT 100 required. Please submit a pedagogical statement for teaching in each of the 5 genres.
1.5 units, January 6 - April 7, 2027
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 1:00-2:30pm.
WRIT 102 – Introduction to Professional Writing (maximum enrolment: 80)
Introduces students to the theory and practice of journalism, as well as media history and analysis. Current experience in daily journalism and news writing is required. Graduate degree in journalism or non-fiction writing is required.
1.5 units, January 6 - April 7, 2027
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 2:30-4:00pm.
WRIT 203B / THEA 344 – Playwriting Workshop / Special Topics (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in writing for the stage; an investigation of a special aspect or area of theatre (i.e. playwriting). The instructor will be teaching both WRIT 203B and THEA 344 students in the course. This course will be co-located. Please note that this course is scheduled in two 1.5 hour sections. Applicants would need to be willing to teach a workshop-style course in this format. Demonstrated expertise in playwriting workshop pedagogy as well as new play development in a variety of types of plays is required. Dramaturgical expertise is required. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.) Please submit a pedagogical statement for teaching playwriting.
1.5 units, January 6 - April 7, 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 2:30-4:00pm.
WRIT 202B (A02) – Fiction Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in the writing of fiction. Demonstrated expertise in fiction workshop pedagogy, a minimum of an MFA or equivalent experience, and a chapbook or equivalent publications are required. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.). Please submit a pedagogical statement for teaching fiction.
1.5 units, January 6 - April 7, 2027
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
WRIT 316 – Creative Nonfiction Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in the writing of creative nonfiction. This workshop is oriented towards memoir and the personal essay. Demonstrated expertise in creative nonfiction workshop pedagogy, a minimum of an MFA or equivalent experience, and a record of multiple professional publications in creative nonfiction are required. Please submit a pedagogical statement for teaching creative nonfiction. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.). Please submit a pedagogical statement for teaching fiction.
1.5 units, January – April 2027
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
WRIT 406 – Writing for Children and Young Adults (maximum enrolment: 60)
This lecture course familiarizes students with writing for children and young adults. Demonstrated expertise in teaching the craft of children’s and YA writing required. Extensive publications children’s and YA fiction required. In a cover letter, please provide examples of potential course readings, assignments and other proposed materials. Preference will be given to equity seeking groups (i.e. BPOC, Indigenous, female-identifying, etc.). Please submit a pedagogical statement for teaching children’s and YA writing.
1.5 units, January – April 2027
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Fridays 1:00-4:00pm.
Consistent with UVic’s values, we acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement.
The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.
Continuing Sessional Lectures may submit expressions of interest, and these will be considered with the expressions of interest from other qualified applicants.
All course offerings are subject to budgetary funding at the Dean’s discretion and must meet minimum enrolment.
Decisions will be made as soon as possible.
Posting date: May 26, 2026 Closing date: June 15, 2026