Sessional Lecturer - ARA300Y5Y Intermediate Arabic for Heritage Learners

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title :
ARA300Y5Y Intermediate Arabic for Heritage Learners

Course description :

This is an Arabic language course for heritage students, i.e., of Arab origins, who may have had passive exposure to Arabic but have never formally studied the reading and writing of Arabic. This course is also designed to help students with interest in Islamic studies who may have been exposed to elementary Qur’anic teaching but were never taught the alphabet, and who cannot communicate in spoken or written Arabic. In this course, students will begin by learning how to sound, read and write the Arabic alphabet. They will study Arabic grammar, develop reading comprehension, and practice writing skills that advance gradually throughout the course. Each unit of the course is fully supported by a range of comprehension, vocabulary-building, grammar reinforcement activities, and reading & writing exercises. Language analysis will be based on the reading of excerpts of authentic Arabic texts from contemporary literature, magazines and newspapers. By the end of this course, students will have completed the prerequisites to take Arabic reading, literature, and advanced language courses. 

Estimated course enrolment : 20

Estimated TA support : None.

Number of Positions : 1

Class schedule : Mondays and Wednesdays (9:00am-11:00am)

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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 : September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

Salary :

Sessional Lecturer I - $19,994.95 inclusive of vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $21,398.43 inclusive of vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer II - $21,398.43 inclusive of vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $21,907.92 inclusive of vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer III - $21,907.92 inclusive of vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $22,457.80 inclusive of vacation pay

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 Arabic cultural studies, literature, or a closely related field is required.

Demonstrated expertise in Arabic cultural studies and experience teaching university-level courses in Arabic culture are required. 

Native, or near-native, Arabic language fluency 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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Applications must include:

1. Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)

2. Current academic CV

3. Most recent course evaluations (if any)

Please do not apply on this website; only applications submitted to website above will be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

The deadline to apply is July 14, 2026.