Job Posting Sessional Lecturer – CHI312H5F – Chinese Diaspora Literature and Culture
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Course number and title:
CHI312H5F – Chinese Diaspora Literature and Culture
Course description:
This course emphasizes the analytical reading of publications in Chinese literature and culture by diaspora Chinese authors. We will focus on issues such as the pursuit of harmony in the co-existence of multiple cultures, and how overseas Chinese writers deal with and understand the dissemination of Chinese culture and its interaction with other cultures.
Estimated course enrolment: 35
Estimated TA support: None.
Class schedule: Mondays 15:-18:00 (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga will be delivered in-person in the Fall 2022 session. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the University).
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I – $8489.67 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term – $8869.25 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer II – $9085.58 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer III – $9301.90 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: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in East Asian Studies or related field. Native or near-native Chinese language fluency expected. Extensive knowledge of Modern Chinese Diaspora Literature and demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience teaching a similar course at the university level is an asset.
Preferred qualifications:
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 online assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; order all necessary readings.
Application instructions:
Applicants should send a letter of application and CV to the Department of Language Studies: by e-mail to: jobslanguagestudies.utm@utoronto.ca.
Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.
Deadline to apply is July 14, 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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