Sessional Lecturer - NMLYY - Elementary Standard Arabic

Sessional Lecturer – Elementary Standard Arabic

Date Posted: 07/17/2026

Req : 47860

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Near & Middle East. Civilizations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. It places equal emphasis on the development of all language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The learning philosophy underlying this approach is that proficiency in a foreign language is best achieved through consistent, deliberate, and systematic practice. From the outset, students are strongly encouraged to develop the habit of consistently practicing learned material.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 30

Estimated TA Support: 70 hours

Class

Schedule:

Mondays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Wednesdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Format: Hybrid

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

• Sessional Lecturer I: $19,994.95
• Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $21,398.43
• Sessional Lecturer II: $21,398.43
• Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $21,907.92
• Sessional Lecturer III: $21,907.92
• Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $22,457.80

PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations or a related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of knowledge in subject matter.

Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; holding regular office hours; calculation and submission of grades; and other teaching related duties and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ 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 University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.

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