Sessional Lecturer - LGGAHBeginner Korean

Date Posted: 03/03/2026
Req : 47176
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:

Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

LGGA
10H3 - Beginner Korean I - Summer 2026

Course description:
Beginner Korean I is an introductory course to the Korean language. Designed for students with no or minimal knowledge of the language, the course will first introduce the Hangeul alphabet (consonants and vowels) and how words are constructed (initial, medial, final sounds). Basic grammar patterns, frequently used vocabulary, and common everyday topics will be covered. Weekly cultural titbits will also be introduced to assist and enrich the language learning experience.

The overall aim of the course is to give students a strong grasp of the basics of the Korean language as well as elements of contemporary Korean culture.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $10,510.03
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.03
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $10,760.27
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.27
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,030.35

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.

May 4, 2026 to June 30, 2026

30

2

Native or near-native fluency in Korean. M.A. in Korean languages, Linguistics, Teaching a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or equivalent. ABD (Ph.

D.) preferred. Experience teaching LGGA
10H3 or equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Korean language courses at the introductory or intermediate levels in the university setting.

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. The course will take place in-person at UTSC during the Summer 2026 term (May-June). The primary medium of instruction will be English.

03/24/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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.