Sessional Lecturer - FSL 120H1S Elementary French II

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

Job summary

A leading university in Ontario is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Elementary French III course. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in French literature or a relevant field and have experience teaching at the university level. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, conducting classes, and meeting with students. The position requires fluency in both French and English and runs from January 1 to April 30, 2026. Applications should be submitted by December 22, 2025 to the designated university email.

Qualifications

• PhD in French literature/linguistics or a relevant field.
• Experience in teaching language courses at the university level.
• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course FSL120H1S - Elementary French III.
• Prepare lectures and course materials.
• Conduct in-person meetings and office hours.

Skills

Fluency in French and English

Experience in teaching language courses

Strong expertise in course preparation

Education

PhD in French literature/linguistics

Tools

Quercus

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - FSL 120H1S Elementary French II

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

FSL120H1S - Elementary French III

This course is intended for students having some knowledge of French but wishing to increase their proficiency in written and spoken French comprehension and production. Students also gain an introduction to a variety of French‑speaking cultures.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in French literature/linguistics or 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 performed at the campus on which the position is located; if elsewhere, the location will be specified.
• Final availability contingent upon enrollment, budgetary consideration and 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)

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 enrollment. 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

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].