Job Description

Course number and title: ITA100Y1Y -Italian Language for Beginners

Section: LEC0101

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: 35

Estimated TA support: 0
Class schedule: Monday and Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm

*Please note, this course is scheduled to be delivered online. Must be in proximity of the campus to attend meetings as required.

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $18,364.84

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $19,283.09

Sessional Lecturer II: $19,653.91

Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $20,051.68

Sessional Lecturer III: $20,121.86

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $20,524.30

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 equivalent is required. Native or near native proficiency in Italian is required. Also required are demonstrable skills to explain grammar concepts clearly and concisely with relevant Italian examples, and demonstrable skills to correct and assess students\' written and oral work. Further, demonstrable skills to describe and explain Italian cultural items with relevant comparison to the North American cultural environment are required. Previous experience in teaching Italian language for beginners is required.

Preferred qualifications: Preferred qualifications include previous experience coordinating and/or supervising Italian language courses for beginners in an academic context, as well as experience teaching language courses online.

Description of duties: Duties include course preparation and delivery of course content; designing and preparing tests, assignments, and exams, in collaboration with the instructor of the other section of the course; marking written and oral assignments, tests, and exams; calculating and submitting grades; holding regular office hours; and attending course administrative meetings as required.

Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (inlcuding student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (available at ) by email to: italian.undergrad@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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