Sessional Lecturer - FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II

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

Job summary

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II, with in-person delivery during the January–April term. The appointment covers course design, delivery, and assessment, including TA supervision where applicable.

The posting notes multiple rank rates under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 agreement and emphasizes a graduate-level degree in French Studies and proven university-level teaching experience in French as a second language.

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

• 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.

Skills

French teaching

Education

Graduate degree in French studies

Job description

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

Course Description

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.

Estimated course enrolment: 30

Estimated TA support: None

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

[NOTE: The mode of instruction for this course is expected to 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

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

• 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.

Applications Must Include

• Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
• Current academic CV
• Most recent course evaluations (if any)

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.

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].

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.

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