Sessional Lecturer Japanese Fiction and the Nation

Sessional Lecturer: EAS327H1S Japanese Fiction and the Nation Date Posted: 05/25/2026 Req ID: 48258 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Dept of East Asian Studies Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Course Description Explores modern Japanese literature, with special attention given to literature’s relation to the nation. Students explore how literature transforms throughout Japanese modernity and how its meaning and effects function to simultaneously solidify and fracture national identity. Estimated Course Enrolment 60 students Class Schedule In-person lectures Wednesdays 3pm-5pm Sessional Dates of Appointment January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027 Salary 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 Note: if rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Minimum Qualifications Completed MA in areas related to the course required or equivalent education combined with teaching experience; ability to clearly communicate information required; willingness to replicate the pedagogy and evaluation techniques employed in the regular teaching of this course required; Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in areas related to the course preferred; experience in language teaching at the university level preferred with evidence of superior teaching evaluations. Description of Duties 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 Application Instructions Applicants must submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: by email with the subject line “Sessional Lecturer Application” to: View email address on click.appcast.io. Following the closing date of the posting, selected applicants may be asked to submit a lesson plan based on a provided syllabus and attend an interview with the Chinese language program coordinator. Applicants will have up to one week to submit the lesson plan (NOTE: In this case, the lesson plan remains the property of the applicant). Closing Date 06/22/2026, 11:59PM EDT Employee Group, Appointment Type, Schedule, Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone, Job Category Employee Group: [[custEmployeeSubgroup]] Appointment Type: [[custApptmentType]] Schedule: [[custFullPartTime]] Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: [[custPayScaleGrpHiringRate]] Job Category: Sessional Instruction Diversity Statement 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. 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 Statement The 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr