Sessional Lecturer - CHI311H5F Classical Chinese Literature
About the role
Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - CHI311H5F Classical Chinese Literature
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Course number and title:
CHI311H5F Classical Chinese Literature
Course description:
This course will examine representative genres of traditional Chinese literature—poetry, prose, fiction, and drama—with an emphasis on language structure, style, and the influence on modern Chinese society and culture. We will also analyze the aesthetic features of classics and discuss the influences of traditional Chinese society on literature in terms of religion, philosophy, the imperial system, gender, family, and ethnicity.
Estimated course enrolment: 35
Estimated TA support: None.
Class schedule: Wednesdays (5:00pm-8:00pm)
(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, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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 Classical Chinese literature or a related field is required. Demonstrated knowledge in classical Chinese literature and experience teaching university-level classical Chinese literature courses are required.
(Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Preferred qualifications:
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.
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; order all necessary readings.
Application instructions:
Applicants should send all of the requested documents below to the Department of Language Studies by email to jobslanguagestudies.utm@utoronto.ca by the posted deadline:
- Unit 3 application form (please submit your information on the MS form: https://forms.office.com/r/RR1V9KtD0Y and “print to PDF” to save a copy of the submission)
- 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 the email address above will be considered.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.
The deadline to apply is July 24, 2025.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Sessional Lecturer - CHI311H5F Classical Chinese Literature
About the role
Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - CHI311H5F Classical Chinese Literature
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Course number and title:
CHI311H5F Classical Chinese Literature
Course description:
This course will examine representative genres of traditional Chinese literature—poetry, prose, fiction, and drama—with an emphasis on language structure, style, and the influence on modern Chinese society and culture. We will also analyze the aesthetic features of classics and discuss the influences of traditional Chinese society on literature in terms of religion, philosophy, the imperial system, gender, family, and ethnicity.
Estimated course enrolment: 35
Estimated TA support: None.
Class schedule: Wednesdays (5:00pm-8:00pm)
(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, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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 Classical Chinese literature or a related field is required. Demonstrated knowledge in classical Chinese literature and experience teaching university-level classical Chinese literature courses are required.
(Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Preferred qualifications:
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.
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; order all necessary readings.
Application instructions:
Applicants should send all of the requested documents below to the Department of Language Studies by email to jobslanguagestudies.utm@utoronto.ca by the posted deadline:
- Unit 3 application form (please submit your information on the MS form: https://forms.office.com/r/RR1V9KtD0Y and “print to PDF” to save a copy of the submission)
- 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 the email address above will be considered.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.
The deadline to apply is July 24, 2025.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.