Sessional Lecturer - CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media
Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Course number and title:
CHI314H5S Chinese Culture through Media Course description:
This course examines Chinese cultural traditions and values through contemporary media produced in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Background readings and literary works will provide students with the necessary historical and cultural context for each work. Class discussions will focus on the political, social and cultural transformations presented in the media. Special attention will be paid to topics such as family, class issues, gender and identity.
Estimated course enrolment: 30 Estimated TA support: None. Number of Positions: 1
Class schedule: Wednesdays (11:00am - 2:00pm)
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[NOTE: The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027
Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,228.90 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:
Ph.D. in Chinese literature, film studies or cultural studies or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrated expertise in Chinese cultural studies and experience teaching university-level courses in Chinese film or culture are required.
(Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, is preferred.
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 assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; order all necessary readings.
Application instructions:
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