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Sessional Lecturer - CHI212H5S Chinese for Academic Purposes II

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Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - CHI212H5S Chinese for Academic Purposes II
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title :
CHI212H5S Chinese for Academic Purposes II

Course description :

This course, designed for native or near-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese, continues the study of rhetorical knowledge and critical thinking skills for effective academic reading and writing. It also prepares students for upper level courses which demand in-depth reading, writing, as well as professional presentation skills.

Estimated course enrolment : 3

Estimated TA support : None

Number of positions: 2

Class schedule :

Section **0101: **Mondays (11:00am-2:00pm)

Section 0201: Tuesdays (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.]

Sessional dates of appointment : January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Salary :

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36 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 literature or a closely related field is required.

Demonstrated knowledge in Chinese literature and experience teaching university-level Chinese academic writing 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.

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.

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