Sessional Lecturer - FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II. The course aims to enhance written and oral skills through complex sentences, idiomatic expressions, and advanced discourse abilities.

In-person instruction is expected in Toronto, Tue/Thu 1:00–3:00 pm, Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027. Compensation follows the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 agreement with rates listed for Sessional Lecturer I–III, inclusive of vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in French Studies.
• Demonstrated experience teaching university-level French-as-a-second-language courses.
• Near-native competence in spoken and written French.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a University credit course, including content delivery and reading selection.
• Interact with students via email and office hours; prepare, mark exams and assign grades; supervise TAs if any.

Skills

French-language teaching

University-level teaching

Education

Graduate-level degree in French Studies

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Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title

FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II

This course focuses on nuancing acquired written and oral communication skills and on further developing students’ fluency and accuracy through the production and understanding of complex sentences, refined forms and idiomatic expressions, and the further development of discourse-oriented abilities to create meaning.

Class schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:00pm - 3:00pm)

[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.

Graduate-level degree in French Studies.

Demonstrated experience teaching university-level French-as-a-second-language courses.

(Near-)native competence in spoken and written French.

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; ordering of all necessary readings; supervision of TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

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 16, 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 .