Sessional Lecturer - FSL 102H1S Elementary French II

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for FSL 102H1S Elementary French II. The role requires a PhD in French literature or a relevant field, along with experience teaching at the university level. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, teaching, managing assessments, and holding office hours. A strong expertise in course planning and fluency in French and English are essential for this role. Applications are due by December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in teaching language courses at the university level.
• Strong expertise in course outlines, planning, and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Teach language course including lectures and assessments.
• Prepare course materials and manage contact hours.
• Hold office hours and in-person meetings on campus.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Course planning expertise

Teaching at university level

Education

PhD in French literature/linguistics

Tools

Quercus

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - FSL 102H1S Elementary French II

The Department of French seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the following course:

FSL102H1S - Elementary French II

An intensive basic course in spoken and written French for students who have studied some French, but who have not yet attained the entry level for FSL120H1.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in French literature/linguistics or in a relevant field. Experience in teaching language courses at the university level. Strong expertise in course outlines, planning, and preparation of lecture materials. Fluency in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching this specific course. Extensive knowledge of the use of Quercus, specifically test manager and communication tools.

Duties

Teaching a language course

Preparation of lectures and related course materials, contact hours, marking of assignments and tests, final exams/assessments if applicable, meeting with course coordinator.

Availability for in-person meetings and office hours on STG campus for the duration of the contract.

Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Where the duties are intended to be performed at another location, such other location will be specified in the posting.

Final availability of the position(s) is contingent upon enrolment, budgetary consideration and the determination of appointments as governed by the collective agreement.

Schedule

Estimate of TA Support: N/A

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 January, 2026 to 30 April, 2026 (Winter semester)

*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.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Professor Michael Friesner, Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, a current Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Employment Application Form . Applications should be sent by 9:00am on December 22, 2025., to the Undergraduate Counsellor and Administrative Assistant, [e-mail]

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

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

Diversity Statement

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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.
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