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Sessional Lecturer: FCS292H1F - Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema

Emergency Posting The Department of French seeks 1 sessional lecturer for FCS292H1F Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema (0.5 FCE) from September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Course Description

This online, asynchronous course will explore the themes of love, sex and desire in French literature and cinema through close reading, analysis, and interpretation of three major novels from the eighteenth to the twentieth literature. A comparative approach based on various examples taken from literary, philosophical texts and from film adaptations will examine the concept of love and its many definitions. Selections from ancient and modern philosophical texts on love, sex, and desire will be the starting point of our discussions: Ovid, "The Art of Love", Plato, "The Symposium", Bataille, "Eroticism", Beauvoir, "The Woman in Love", and Foucault, "The History of Sexuality".

Estimated course enrolment: 100

Estimated TA support: 40hrs

Class schedule: Online Asynchronous

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary: (including vacation pay)

Sessional Lecturer I – $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term – $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II – $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III – $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term - $11,060.36

- 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

- PhD in French Literature or a closely related field
- Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching
- Strong expertise in course design, planning, lecture preparation, and the integration of online course materials
- In-depth knowledge of French culture, cinema, and literature




- Native or near-native written and spoken proficiency in English
- Robust proficiency in written French

Preferred Qualifications

- Extensive knowledge of the use of Quercus, specifically its Test Manager and communication tools
- Experience with course coordination or TA supervision

Description Of Duties

- Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course, including:
- Preparing all course materials, including tests and assignments
- Holding regular office hours
- Maintaining regular email contact with students and teaching assistant(s)
- Grading tests and assignments

Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Professor Sophia Bello, Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies (Interim), a current Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at Unit-3-Application-Form - May 2024 - Fillable.pdf. Applications should be sent by 9:00am on August 31, 2026 to the Undergraduate Administrator, [email protected]. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

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





Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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