University of Toronto

Sessional Lecturer - CHI103H5F Introductory Chinese I

University of Toronto  •  Mississauga, CA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - CHI103H5F Introductory Chinese I

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title
CHI103H5F Introductory Chinese I
Course description

Intended for students with none or minimal background in Mandarin or any Chinese dialects, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to phonetics and written form of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and covers the topics of functional Chinese at beginner level.

Estimated course enrolment 35
Estimated TA support None.
Number of Positions 2

Class schedule

Section 0101 Mondays and Wednesdays (3:00pm-5:00pm)

Section 0201 Mondays and Wednesdays (5:00pm-7:00pm)

(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.]

Sessional dates of appointment September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

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

Ph.D. in Chinese language pedagogy, literature, linguistics, or a related field is required.
Demonstrated knowledge in the area of second language acquisition or Chinese linguistics and experience teaching university-level Chinese language courses are required.
(Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

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.


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; order all necessary readings.

Application instructions:

Please visit: https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/fgi/app/sl for detailed information on how to apply.

Applications must include:

  1. Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)

  2. Current academic CV

  3. 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.

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