Sessional Lecturer - CHI310H5S Chinese for Career Development

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for CHI310H5S Chinese for Career Development. The course targets near-native Mandarin speakers, focusing on career planning in Chinese-speaking regions and North America, including job search, applications, and interviews in business Chinese.

Appointment is in-person with potential notice if changes occur. Candidates must hold a PhD in Chinese literature or cultural studies, with expertise in Chinese cultural studies and university-level

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chinese literature or cultural studies or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in Chinese cultural studies and experience teaching university-level courses in Chinese film or culture are required.
• (Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

Responsibilities

• All normal duties related to 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.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

University teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Chinese literature or cultural studies

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

Course number and title:
CHI310H5S Chinese for Career Development

This course is designed for near-native or native speakers of Mandarin Chinese who are interested in advancing their careers in Chinese-speaking regions and in North America. Students will develop knowledge in career planning from cross-cultural perspectives, from job search, to applications and interview processes in Chinese-speaking regions of Asia and in North America. They will build a solid foundation for reading, writing, and speaking Chinese in a business setting.

Number of Positions: 1

(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

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.

Ph.D. in Chinese literature or cultural studies or a closely related field is required.
Demonstratedexpertise in Chinese cultural studies and experience teaching university-level courses in Chinese film or culture are required.
(Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, 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.

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.

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

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

The deadline to apply is November 18, 2026.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .