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CUPE 4163 (Component 3)
The Department of Writing is requesting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year regarding the sessional assignments listed below. To apply, please submit your current curriculum vitae by email to Kevin Kerr (writingchair@uvic.ca) by the deadline, June 15, 2025.
FALL 2025
WRIT 120 – Writing for the Arts (maximum enrolment 75)
An introduction to the forms and techniques of non-academic composition and writing for a general audience about music, theatre, visual arts, literature, film and other cultural media.
1.5 units, September – December 2025
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays/Thursdays 11:30am-12:50pm
WRIT 203A – Intro Playwriting Workshop (maximum enrolment 30)
A lecture and seminar in the writing and workshopping of scripts for the stage.
1.5 units, September - December 2025
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Thursdays 10:00am-12:50pm.
WRIT 215 – Journalism and Professional Writing (maximum enrolment 45)
The theory and practice of journalism, publishing, and media studies.
1.5 units, September - December 2025
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays/Thursdays 1:00-2:20pm
WRIT 310 – Basic Forms and Techniques in the Novel (maximum enrolment 45)
A lecture course surveying the structural composition and the function of techniques in a representative group of novels and novellas. Emphasis is placed upon form and voice, as well as upon their relationship with such other elements of narrative as plot, character development, scene development and theme.
1.5 units, September - December 2025
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Wednesdays 1:30-3:20pm
WRIT 312 – Structure in Cinema and Television Drama (maximum enrolment 45)
A lecture course surveying the structural characteristics of screen drama, making use of published film and television scripts, and of actual films.
1.5 units, September - December 2025
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Tuesdays 3:30-6:20pm
WRIT 336 – Forms and Techniques in Long Creative Nonfiction (maximum enrolment 45)
A lecture course surveying long forms of creative nonfiction.
1.5 units, September - December 2025
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays/Thursdays 2:30-3:50pm
SPRING 2026
WRIT 202B (A02) – Fiction Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in the writing of fiction.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays 1:00-3:50pm
WRIT 203 B (A02) – Playwriting Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in writing for the stage.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Thursdays 10:00am-12:50pm
WRIT 204B (A02) – Creative Nonfiction Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in the writing of creative nonfiction.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Tuesdays 9:30am-12:20pm
WRIT 218B (A02) – Screenwriting Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in writing for the screen.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays 1:00-3:50pm
WRIT 305 – Playwriting Workshop (maximum enrolment 15)
A workshop in the writing of drama for the stage.
1.5 units, January — April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Thursdays 10:00am-12:50pm
WRIT 316 – Creative Nonfiction Workshop (maximum enrolment: 15)
A workshop in the writing of creative nonfiction.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Wednesdays 9:30am-12:20pm
WRIT 403 – Advanced Playwriting Workshop (maximum enrollment: 12)
A workshop in writing for the stage.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Thursdays 10:00am-12:50pm
WRIT 410 – Special Genres Lecture (maximum enrolment: 45)
An examination of craft in a particular genre, such as nature writing, travel narrative, the prose poem or children's literature.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Mondays/Thursdays 11:30am-12:50pm
WRIT 420 – Film Writing and Production (maximum enrollment: 15)
Advanced narrative film writing and the techniques of film production. Focuses on script analysis, screen-directing technique and film production.
1.5 units, January – April 2026
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Fridays 10:00am-12:50pm
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 W̱SÁNEĆPeoples 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: June 01, 2025 Closing date: June 15, 2025