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Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Req ID: 50722
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-English
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Code and Title: ENGB26H3 Inferno

Course Description: A study of Dante’s Inferno and its influence on later art and literature. Inferno describes a journey through the nine circles of hell, where figures from history, myth, and literature undergo elaborate punishments. Dante’s poem has inspired writers and artists since its composition, from Jorge Luis Borges to Gloria Naylor to Neil Gaiman. In this course, we will read Inferno together with a selection of 19th, 20th, and 21st century works based on Dante. Throughout, we will explore how Dante’s poem informs and inspires poetic creativity, social commentary, and political critique. No prior knowledge of Dante or Inferno is necessary; we will encounter the text together. Pre-1900 course.

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field; robust academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and publication; experience teaching, especially previous experience in the teaching of medieval literature at the university level. Please include a proposed course syllabus with the application.

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.





Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 - April 30, 2027.
Note: all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by April 30, 2027 for Winter courses.

Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:
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: 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.

Diversity Statement

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and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
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Accessibility Statement

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