
Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - ARA210H5F Arab Culture I
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
This course introduces the Arab culture in general terms and familiarizes students with some fundamental realities of the Arab world (e.g. family, gender roles, social etiquette, etc.) with a general introduction to values and religious practices. The course is taught in English.
Class schedule Fridays (9:00am-12:00pm)
(Please see ttb.utoronto.ca)
[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.]
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.
Ph.D. in Arabic cultural studies, literature, or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrated expertise in Arabic cultural studies and experience teaching university-level courses in Arabic culture are required.
Native, or near-native, Arabic language fluency is required.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, 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.
Application instructions:
Please visit: https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/fgi/app/sl for detailed information on how to apply.
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)
Please do not apply on this website; only applications submitted to website above will be considered.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 July 14, 2026.
