Sessional Lecturer - CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media

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

Job summary

University of Toronto – Woodsworth College seeks a Sessional Lecturer for CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media.

The instructor will design and teach the University credit course, delivering content and assessments, and engaging with students via email and office hours.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chinese literature, film studies or cultural studies or closely related field.
• Expertise in Chinese cultural studies and university-level teaching in Chinese film or culture.
• Near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach the University credit course, deliver content and assess assignments.
• Engage with students via email and office hours; manage readings, tests and exams.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese fluency

Chinese cultural studies expertise

University teaching experience in a UC

Education

PhD in Chinese literature/film studies/cultural studies

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media

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

Course Number And Title

CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media

Course Description

This course examines Chinese cultural traditions and values through contemporary media produced in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Background readings and literary works will provide students with the necessary historical and cultural context for each work. Class discussions will focus on the political, social and cultural transformations presented in the media. Special attention will be paid to topics such as family, class issues, gender and identity.

Estimated course enrolment

30

Estimated TA support

None.

Number of Positions

1

Class schedule

Wednesdays (11:00am - 2:00pm)

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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 literature, film studies 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.

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.

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 a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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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].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

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.