Sessional Lecturer EAS235H1F - Perceptions of China in Japanese Literature
About The Position
Lectures on Japanese literary negotiations with China, the Chinese and Chineseness, ranging from celebration of shared cultural practices and aestheticization of China to nativist resistance to Chinese cultural hegemony. Required readings are available in English translation, including Tale of Genji, Tale of Middle-Councillor Hamamatsu (medieval romance), Haku Rakuten (No Play), Battles of Coxinga (Kabuki play), Three-Cornered World (by Soseki), and Wild Goose (by Ogai). Estimated course enrolment: 60 students. Estimated TA support: N/A. Class schedule: In-person lectures Wednesdays 3pm-5pm. Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Completed MA in areas related to the course required or equivalent education combined with teaching experience
- Ability to clearly communicate information required
- Willingness to replicate the pedagogy and evaluation techniques employed in the regular teaching of this course required
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in areas related to the course preferred
- Experience in language teaching at the university level preferred with evidence of superior teaching evaluations
Responsibilities
- Preparing lesson plans and lectures
- Delivering lectures
- Developing and administering grading, course assignments, tests, and exams
- Providing scheduled office hours for academic counselling of students
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
