Assistant Professor, Contractually Limited Term - French Linguistics

Date Posted: 09/30/2024
Closing Date: 12/02/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39710
Job Category: Faculty - Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: UTM: Dept. of Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a two-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in French Linguistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. 

Candidates must have earned a PhD in French or Linguistics or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will have 1) demonstrated expertise in experimental or corpus-based French linguistics, and 2) a focus on language acquisition, bi/multilingualism, or psycholinguistics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and to establish an outstanding research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Native or near-native proficiency in French and a strong command of spoken and written English are required. 

The successful applicant will teach both French linguistics (FRE) and French-as-a-second-language (FSL) courses in the French undergraduate programs. They will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of research and to participate in experiential education and community outreach activities including with local high schools.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Department of Language Studies, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca and https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. All application materials must be formatted with the naming convention LastnameFirstname_CV.pdf, LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Applications should include the following in a single PDF file:

1. statement outlining current and future research interests (written in French)
2. two representative publications
3. teaching dossier including teaching evaluations, sample syllabi of courses already taught, and a one-page teaching philosophy
4. proposed syllabi for i) FRE383H5 Advanced Language Practice: Spoken French and ii) FRE487H5 Advanced Topics in Experimental French Linguistics (see https://utm.calendar.utoronto.ca/section/French#courses)
5. Diversity Statement as per paragraph below

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 2, 2024.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.