CHIN 111-001 - Introductory Mandarin Chinese I - Fall 2026 - Face to Face

CHIN 111-001 - Introductory Mandarin Chinese I - Fall 2026 - Face to Face

Position Details: Posting Summary Competition Number 20260538SS

Position Title

CHIN 111-001 - Introductory Mandarin Chinese I - Fall 2026 - Face to Face Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Politics and International Studies Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary

• CHIN 111: Introductory Mandarin Chinese I This course will focus on introducing modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture, including the Chinese pronunciation system, essential vocabulary and grammar, reading and writing Chinese characters. Communicative competence and cross-cultural awareness are emphasized. Position Requirements
• At least a B.A. in a related discipline.
• Native or near-native fluency in the target language as well as in English.
• Experience and evidence of teaching ability in the relevant language. Applicants with more teaching experience in the area in question, at the university level, will normally have preference over others. Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional

Salary Range

As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours The instructor will deliver the course on campus face-to-face on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1000-1115. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date. Course Modality On Campus - Face to Face Evenings Course Dates and Time September 1 - December 22, 2026 Duration (if Term/Temporary) September 1 - December 31, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information pais.dept@uregina.ca Job Open Date 06/26/2026 Job Close Date 07/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions Documentation demonstrating teaching experience and effectiveness shall include: 1. a teaching philosophy statement; 2. all course outlines and aggregated student evaluations from the last two academic years in which the Applicant taught university-level courses; and 3. at least one of the following documents: (uploaded under “Other”) a. student comments from teaching evaluations, b. a letter of peer evaluation of teaching, or c. a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching. EXISTING SESSIONALS: Please update your application on file by clicking on the “attach” link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previous uploaded document for this position, click the “remove” link next to the document you wish you remove. If you require further information, please contact the Department of Politics & International Studies at pais.dept@uregina.ca. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada. Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Reference Letter Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Required Required Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy Reference Contact Info Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Sample Course Outlines Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants field on Posting) Optional Documents