Summer 2026 Sessional Lecturer: FSL102H1S - Elementary French II
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- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
An intensive basic course in spoken and written French for students who have studied some French, but who have not yet attained the entry level for FSL120H1.Estimated course enrolment: 40
Estimated TA support: N/AClass schedule: LEC0101 MO, WE, FR: 10:00-12:00Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026Salary: (including vacation pay)Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term - $10,510.04Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term - $10,760.28Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term - $11,060.36*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:
- PhD in French Studies or a related field
- Experience teaching language courses at the university level
- Strong expertise in course design, planning, and preparation of lecture materials
- Fluency in French and English
- Extensive knowledge of Quercus, specifically its Test Manager and communication tools
- Experience teaching a language course at the beginner level
- Experience with course coordination
- Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course, including:
- Teaching a French language course (6 hours per week over 6 weeks)
- Preparing all course materials, including tests and assignments
- Holding office hours and maintaining regular email communication with students
- Grading tests and assignments
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Professor Michael Friesner, Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, a current Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at . Applications should be sent by 9:00am on April 22, 2026 to the Undergraduate Administrator, .This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.Diversity StatementThe 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. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .