Sessional Lecturer EASHF - Perceptions in Japanese Literature

Sessional Lecturer EAS
235H1F - Perceptions of China in Japanese Literature

Date Posted: 05/25/2026

Req : 48256

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of East Asian Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Lectures on Japanese literary negotiations with China, the Chinese and Chineseness, ranging from celebration of shared cultural practices and aestheticization of China to nativist resistance to Chinese cultural hegemony. Required readings are available in English translation, including Tale of Genji, Tale of Middle-Councillor Hamamatsu (medieval romance), Haku Rakuten (No Play), Battles of Coxinga (Kabuki play), Three-Cornered World (by Soseki), and Wild Goose (by Ogai).

Estimated course enrolment: 60 students

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class schedule: In-person lectures Wednesdays 3pm-5pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I (Long Term): $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II (Long Term): $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term): $11,228.90

Rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ from those listed above.

• Completed MA in areas related to the course required or equivalent education combined with teaching experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate information required.
• Willingness to replicate the pedagogy and evaluation techniques employed in the regular teaching of this course.

• Ph.D. in areas related to the course preferred.
• Experience in language teaching at the university level preferred with evidence of superior teaching evaluations.

• Preparing lesson plans and lectures.
• Delivering lectures.
• Developing and administering grading, course assignments, tests, and exams.
• Providing scheduled office hours for academic counselling of students.

Applicants must submit a detailed letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Send materials by email with subject line "Sessional Lecturer Application" to

Following the closing date of the posting, selected applicants may be asked to submit a lesson plan and attend an interview. Applicants will have up to one week to submit the lesson plan.

Closing Date: 06/22/2026, 11:59PM ET

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