Sessional Lecturers, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Quick overview
Deliver lecture-based instruction for various beginning and intermediate language courses including Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Responsibilities include course preparation, teaching, and marking for the 2026-2027 academic sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent in the specific language they are applying to teach. Previous teaching experience is required, and a valid driver's license is necessary for any off-campus courses.
Job description
Sessional Lecturers, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies The Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultural Studies invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following courses during the following
session(s)
2026-2027 Regular Session Course Number, Section, and Name
- ARBC 114.3 (01)
- Beginning
- Arabic
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- One (2-
- Sep-2026 to 7-Dec-2026)
- CRN: 85367
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Tuesday,
- Thursday 10:00 am – 11:20 am
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 45
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in Arabic and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- CHIN 114.3 (01)
- Introductory
- Chinese
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- One (2-
- Sep-2026 to 7-Dec-2026)
- CRN: 84625
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Tuesday,
- Thursday 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in Chinese and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- FREN 103.3 (07)
- Beginning
- French
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- One (2-
- Sep-2026 to 7-Dec-2026)
- CRN: 86821
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 10:30 am – 11:20 am
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in French and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- FREN 122.3 (01)
- Intermediate
- French
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- One (2-
- Sep-2026 to 7-Dec-2026)
- CRN: 80221
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in French and teaching experience. Course Number, Section, and Name: CHIN 117.3 (02) Introduction to Chinese II Term and Course Dates: Term Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027) CRN: 92191 Delivery Mode: Lecture Course Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday 4:00 pm – 5:20 pm Expected Enrollment Limit: 35 Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in Chinese and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- ARBC 117.3 (02)
- Beginning
- Arabic
- II
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027)
- CRN: 25820
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Tuesday,
- Thursday 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 45
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in Arabic and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- SPAN 117.3 (02)
- Elementary
- Spanish
- II
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027)
- CRN: 30772
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 14:30 am – 15:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 30
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in Spanish and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- FREN 103.3 (06)
- Beginning
- French
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027)
- CRN: 20188
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in French and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- FREN 103.3 (08)
- Beginning
- French
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027)
- CRN: 27288
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in French and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- FREN 122.3 (02)
- Intermediate
- French
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027)
- CRN: 23806
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 11:30 pm to 12:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in French and teaching experience.
Course Number, Section, and Name
- FREN 212.3 (02)
- Advanced
- French
- I
- Term and
- Course
- Dates:
- Term
- Two (6-Jan-2027 to 8-Apr-2027)
- CRN: 22988
- Delivery
- Mode:
- Lecture
- Course
- Schedule:
- Monday,
- Wednesday,
- Friday 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- Expected
- Enrollment
- Limit: 40
- Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications
Minimum of a MA degree or equivalent in French and teaching experience. A valid driver’s license is required for any off-campus courses. Appointment periods include additional days in recognition of preparation and marking time required. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Application Process
Complete the application at the following link: Application Link If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.
Department
- LangLiterature&CulturalStudies
- Status:
- Term
- Employment
- Group:
- CUPE 3287
- Academic
- Calendar:
- Course
- Dates and
- Academic
- Calendar
- Stipend:
- CUPE 3287
- Stipends
- Posted
- Date: 5/20/2026
Closing Date
5/26/2026 Number of Openings: 11 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.