Teach improvisation at the University of Toronto through comedy, devising, and applied theatre in an in-person Winter 2027 course. Robust 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 skilled 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