Teach improvisation at the University of Toronto through comedy, devising, and applied theatre in an in-person Winter 2027 course. Strong theatre practice and professional experience are central.

This Sessional Lecturer assignment covers THRB32H3S Intermediate Performance: Improvisation in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media. Students explore improv comedy, improvisation-based devising, forum theatre, and playback theatre. They also examine ethical dilemmas, cultural collisions, and practical challenges through scholarly literature and reflective practice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and deliver university credit course content
- Develop, administer, and mark assignments and final portfolios
- Calculate and submit student grades




- Hold regular office hours for students
- Complete unfinished grading by April 30, 2027

Requirements:

- PhD in theatre or a related discipline
- Robust prior knowledge of theatre practices
- Past experience in professional theatre
- At least one year teaching university or studio theatre
- Explain relevant teaching experience in the application

Bring theatre expertise, professional practice, and teaching experience to Intermediate Performance: Improvisation at the University of Toronto.

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📌 Improvisation Theatre Sessional Lecturer (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto