Sessional Lecturer - ITA100Y5Y Beginner Italian (Winter term only)

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

Job summary

A leading university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the ITA100Y5Y Beginner Italian course. This role involves designing and teaching the course with responsibilities including preparation and delivery of content and assessment of student performance. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Italian Studies and demonstrate fluency in Italian. The application deadline is November 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Italian Studies required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course or a closely related course.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content.
• Administer and mark assignments, tests, and exams.

Skills

Fluency in Italian

Excellence in teaching

Ability in language pedagogy

Education

Ph.D. in Italian Studies

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - ITA100Y5Y Beginner Italian (Winter term only)

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - ITA100Y5Y Beginner Italian (Winter term only)
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:

An introduction to the language for those with no prior knowledge of Italian. Students learn and practice basic rules of grammar and theme-based vocabulary, and they engage with various aspects of Italian culture.

[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, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Ph.D. in Italian Studies is required.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a closely-related course is required.

Native or near-native, fluency in Italian is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated ability in language pedagogy and in Italian cultural studies 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.

Application instructions:

• 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)

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2025.

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].