Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Chinese Language

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream for Chinese language. This full-time role involves teaching at various levels, developing curriculum, and enhancing language programs. Candidates should have a PhD or a Master’s with significant teaching experience. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential in our academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD by appointment or shortly thereafter, or Master’s degree with teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and experience with Chinese language.
• Experience with curriculum development and online materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chinese language at all levels in a degree-granting program.
• Contribute to language programs and collaborate with colleagues.
• Prepare and deliver courses including online materials.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Curriculum development

Pedagogical inquiry

Experience in teaching Chinese language

Education

PhD or Master's with 5 years of experience

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Chinese Language

Date Posted: 09/04/2025
Closing Date: 10/30/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43525
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of East Asian Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

The Department of East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Chinese language. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to diversity among our community members. We strongly welcome and encourage candidates from Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chinese language at all levels in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.
• Contribute to language programs and departmental strengths; collaborate with colleagues to enhance the Chinese language program and related courses.
• Maintain familiarity with North American pedagogical approaches and engage in pedagogical inquiry and teaching-related scholarly activities.
• Prepare and deliver courses, including online materials, and participate in service and program development as part of a teaching stream role.

Qualifications

• PhD by appointment or shortly thereafter, or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of teaching experience in Chinese language, linguistics, applied linguistics, language pedagogy, or related area.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and experience teaching Chinese language at all levels in a degree-granting program.
• Experience with curriculum development, online material/lecture development, and knowledge of North American pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and teaching-related scholarly activities.
• Evidence of teaching excellence can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards, conference presentations, teaching dossiers, sample syllabi, course materials, teaching evaluations, teaching demonstrations and strong reference letters.

Application Process

• Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a complete teaching dossier including sample syllabi and course materials, teaching evaluations, a link to a teaching demonstration video, and a teaching statement that includes general teaching philosophy and approaches to teaching students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. The application should reflect commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Provide the name and contact information of three references. The university’s recruiting tool will solicit reference letters; at least one reference letter should primarily address teaching. Timelines and details are provided in the candidate FAQ.
• Submission guidelines: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Upload CV and cover letter into the dedicated fields; combine additional materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. For questions about the position, contact Professor Janet Poole at [e-mail].
• All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 30, 2025.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents receive priority.

Diversity and Accessibility

Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging. Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are encouraged. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and to increase diversity. The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as required.

If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].