Sessional Lecturer - CHI104H5S Introductory Chinese II

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto - Woodsworth College invites applications for Sessional Lecturer positions for CHI104H5S Introductory Chinese II. Two positions are available for the January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 term, with in-person instruction and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 terms.

The role covers a 0.5 FCE workload. Duties include designing and delivering a university credit course, engaging with students via email and office hours, and preparing, administering and grading assignments, tests and exams

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chinese language pedagogy, literature, linguistics, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in second language acquisition or Chinese linguistics and experience teaching university-level Chinese language courses are required.
• (Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of content.
• Interact with students outside class via email and office hours.
• Prepare, administer and grade assignments, tests and exams; submit grades.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

University teaching experience

Education

PhD in Chinese language pedagogy / linguistics

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - CHI104H5S Introductory Chinese II

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course Information

Course Number And Title: CHI104H5S Introductory Chinese II

Course Description: As the second half of Introductory Chinese, this course continues to expand students’ knowledge and develop their language skills of Mandarin. More topics of functional Chinese are covered in this course.

Estimated course enrolment: 35

Estimated TA support: None.

Number of Positions: 2

Class Schedule

Section 0101: Mondays (3:00pm-5:00pm) and Wednesdays (1:00pm-3:00pm)

Section 0201: Tuesdays (1:00pm-3:00pm) and Thursdays (5:00pm-7:00pm)

(Please see ttb.utoronto.ca)

[NOTE: The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,228.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chinese language pedagogy, literature, linguistics, or a related field is required.

Demonstrated knowledge in the area of second language acquisition or Chinese linguistics and experience teaching university-level Chinese language courses are required.

(Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course or a closely related university-level course is preferred.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Description Of Duties

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; order all necessary readings.

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

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The deadline to apply is November 18, 2026.