Sessional Lecturer - ARAYY Intermediate Arabic Heritage Learners

Sessional Lecturer – ARA
300Y5Y Intermediate Arabic for Heritage Learners

Course Number And

Title:

ARA
300Y5Y – Intermediate Arabic for Heritage Learners

This course is designed for heritage students of Arab origin who may have had passive exposure to Arabic but have never formally studied reading and writing. The course will introduce the Arabic alphabet, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills through authentic texts from contemporary literature, magazines, and newspapers. By the end, students will be prepared for advanced Arabic reading, literature, and language courses.

• Estimated Course Enrolment: 20
• Estimated TA Support: None
• Number of Positions: 1
• Class
  
  Schedule:
  
  Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am–11:00am
• Sessional Dates: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
• Mode of Instruction: In-person (with possible change monitored by advance notice)

Sessional Lecturer I – $19,994.95 (inclusive of vacation pay)

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

• Ph.D. in Arabic cultural studies, literature, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Arabic cultural studies and experience teaching university‑level Arabic culture courses.
• Native or near-native Arabic language fluency.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course or a similar university‑level course.
• Preference given to individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III per Article 14:12.

• Design, prepare, and deliver the university credit course.
• Provide out‑of‑class interaction via e‑mail and office hours.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Calculate and submit grades.
• Order all necessary readings.

The University of Toronto encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities, and recognizes that diverse perspectives strengthen our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as required. Contact  for any accommodations.

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Candidates who belong to Indigenous, Black, racialized or 2

SLGBTQ communities, people with disabilities, or other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be considered as applicable.

Final date to receive applications:
July 21, 2026.