Sessional Lecturer - FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II. The role involves designing and teaching a university credit course, requiring a graduate-level degree in French Studies and near-native French competence. Candidates with university-level teaching experience will be preferred. Applications must be sent via email with required documents.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in French Studies required.
• Demonstrated experience teaching related courses essential.
• Near-native proficiency in French necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a University credit course.
• Provide out-of-class interactions with students.
• Develop, administer, and mark assessments.

Skills

Near-native competence in spoken and written French

Experience teaching university-level French-as-a-second-language courses

Excellent communication skills

Education

Graduate-level degree in French Studies

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II

Job posting: This position is Sessional Lecturer – FSL206H5S Functional French-Low Intermediate II, posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The mode of instruction is expected to be in‑person; any changes will be communicated with sufficient advance notice.

Sessional Dates

January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026.

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.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course or a closely related university‑level course (preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content.
• Provide out‑of‑class interactions with students via e‑mail and office hours.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams; calculate and submit grades.
• Order all necessary readings.
• Supervise any teaching assistants assigned to the course.

Application Instructions

• Cover letter (specifying the way in which your background and experience give you mastery of the topic).
• Current academic CV.
• Most recent course evaluations (if any).

Send all documents by email to [e-mail] by the posted deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A interview may be part of the hiring process.

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary and confidential. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University is committed to accessibility for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].