Sessional Lecturer EASHF Modern Standard Chinese IVa

Sessional Lecturer EAS
401H1F Modern Standard Chinese IVa

Date Posted: 06/03/2026

Req : 48400

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of East Asian Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

This course aims to develop students’ abilities at an advanced level, with a focus on reading of fiction and non‑fiction. Learners develop skills to better express emotions, describe complex scenes, and narrate events and stories. Students will improve their reading comprehension, strengthen writing skills, and advance speaking and listening skills through class discussions and oral presentations. Learners who do not meet the prerequisite must go through a placement process conducted by the Department.

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25 students

In‑person lectures Mondays & Wednesdays 3pm‑5pm

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

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

• Ph.D. in areas related to the course
• Experience in language teaching at the university level 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 CV, 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). Email applications to  with subject line “Sessional Lecturer Application”.

06/17/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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