Sessional Instructors, School of Languages

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

Position Description

Spring 2024 Courses of Instruction:
Chinese
- _ CHIN LEC 01)
  • Topics in

Chinese Civilization:
Words, Hanzi, and Things: MWF 14:00-15:50 (In-person)_

Japanese
- _ JPNS 205 (LEC 01/LAB B01)
  • Beginners' Japanese I: LEC 01 MWF 09:0011:35 (Inperson)/LAB B01 R 09:00 10:45 (Inperson)_
- _ JPNS 205 (LEC 02/LAB B02)
  • Beginners' Japanese I: LEC 02 MWF 12:3015:05 (Online, Synchronous)/LAB B02 T 12:00 13:45 (Online, Synchronous)_
- _ JPNS 207 (LEC 01/LAB B01)
  • Beginners' Japanese II: LEC 01 MWF 09:0011:35 (Inperson)/LAB B01 R 09:00 10:45 (Inperson)_

Summer 2024 Courses of Instruction:
Chinese
- _ CHIN LEC 01)
  • Topics in

Chinese Film:

The New Waves:
MWF 13:00-14:50 (In-person)_

Japanese
- _ JPNS 205 (LEC 01/LAB B01)
  • Beginners' Japanese I: LEC 01 MWF 09:0011:35 (Inperson)/LAB B01 R 09:00 10:45 (Inperson)_
- _ JPNS 207 (LEC 01/LAB B01)
  • Beginners' Japanese II: LEC 01 MWF 12:3015:05 (Online, Synchronous)/LAB B01 R 12:00 13:45 (Online, Synchronous)_

Position Requirements:

  • Native or nearnative proficiency in language of instruction (either Mandarin or Japanese as required for the course) and English. Instruction will be in English
  • Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level
For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.

Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section and for Sessional Appointments.

Application Process:


All applicants must provide a letter
specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course.

Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process.


New applicants must submit:

  • A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
  • Names and contact information for 3 potential references; and
  • Teaching evaluations (if available)

Application deadline:
December 6, 2023


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.


Additional Information


To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our
Academic Careers website.

For more information visit
Careers in the Faculty of Arts.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age.

Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking.

It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit

About Calgary, Alberta


Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years.

Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism.

Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city.

Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.


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