Sessional Lecturer - LGGA12H3S Beginner Korean II

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

Job summary

University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for LGGA12H3S Beginner Korean II. The position involves designing and teaching a university credit course with in‑person delivery at UTSC and regular office hours. Native Korean fluency and an MA or higher are required, with ABD preferred.

The course is taught in English, with the posting reflecting CUPE 3902 Unit 3 rates and appointment dates in early 2027.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Korean.
• M.A. in Korean languages, Linguistics, Teaching a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or equivalent.
• Experience teaching LGGA12H3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
• The course will take place in-person at UTSC.
• The primary medium of instruction will be English.

Skills

Native fluency in Korean

Experience teaching LGGA12H3 or equiv

Education

M.A. in Korean languages, Linguistics, Teaching a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or equivalent

ABD (Ph.D.) preferred

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Sessional Lecturer - LGGA12H3S Beginner Korean II

Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Req ID: 50741
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

Course description: Beginner Korean II is the continuation of Beginner Korean I. Designed for students who have completed Beginner Korean I, the course will build upon and help to solidify knowledge of the Korean language already learnt. Additional grammar patterns, as well as commonly used vocabulary and expressions will be covered. Further weekly cultural titbits will also be introduced to assist and enrich the language learning experience. The overall aim of the course is to give students a stronger grasp of beginner level Korean, prepare them for higher levels of Korean language study, increase their knowledge of contemporary Korean culture and enable them to communicate with Korean native speakers about daily life.

Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $10,699.21
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.21
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.95
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,228.90
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.
Appointment Dates: January 11, 2027 to May 5, 2027

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Minimum Qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in Korean.
M.A. in Korean languages, Linguistics, Teaching a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or equivalent. ABD (Ph. D.) preferred.
Experience teaching LGGA12H3 or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Korean language courses at the introductory or intermediate levels in the university setting.

Duties:All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. The course will take place in-person at UTSC. The primary medium of instruction will be English.

Closing Date:11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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 enrolment. 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.

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