Sessional Lecturer ITA100Y1Y - Italian Language for Beginners

Date Posted: 04/02/2026
Req ID: 47536
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Ital Span Port & Lat Am Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

University of Toronto

Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Studies

EMERGENCY POSTING

Job Title: Sessional Lecturer (May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)

Course number and title: ITA100Y1Y –Italian Language for Beginners

Section: LEC5101

Course description: An introduction to the main elements of the Italian language. The development of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Introduction to Italian culture and texts.

Estimated course enrolment: 30

Estimated TA support: 0

Class schedule: Mondays 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm; Wednesdays 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm

*Please note, this course is scheduled to be delivered in person.

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Salary (it includes vacation pay)

Sessional Lecturer I: $19,641.40

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $21,020.07

Sessional Lecturer II: $21,020.07

Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $21,520.55

Sessional Lecturer III: $21,520.55

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $22,060.71

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:

• A PhD in Italian Studies or a closely related field is required.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian.
• Demonstrated ability to explain Italian grammar clearly and concisely using appropriate examples in Italian.
• Demonstrated ability to describe and explain aspects of Italian culture with appropriate comparisons to the North American cultural context.
• Previous experience teaching beginner-level Italian language courses.

Preferred qualifications:

• Extensive and demonstrated excellence in teaching, and designing, language courses in a variety of academic contexts is preferred.
• Previous experience in teaching this or similar courses or equivalent is preferred.

Description of duties:
Duties include consulting with the current course coordinator to ensure that course content, assessment practices, and progression are consistent with the existing course and aligned with the Italian language course sequence; designing the syllabus for a course delivered using a flipped-classroom model; preparing course materials, including a series of instructional videos to support the asynchronous components of the course; delivering course content; preparing tests, assignments, and examinations; administering written and oral assignments, tests, and examinations; developing evaluation rubrics and assessment criteria and using them to mark and assess written and oral assignments, tests, examinations, and class participation in accordance with established university grading standards; calculating and submitting final grades; holding regular office hours; and managing course communication and grade records on the course management system.

Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form) by email to m.scarci@utoronto.ca.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. The position above is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.

Closing Date: 04/08/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

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.