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Sessional Lecturer - LIN229H1S - Phonological Patterns in Language

DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

JOB POSTING - CUPE 3902 Unit 3

Sessional Lecturer

Title and number of the course: LIN229H1S - Phonological Patterns in Language

 

Course description: The nature and organization of phonological systems, with practical work in linguistics analysis.

 

Estimated TA Support: 1 TA @ 70 hours

An estimate of the course enrolment: 35 undergraduates

Hours of Work: 140 hours

 

Class schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 19:00-21:00

 

Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025.

 

 

Salary (includes vacation pay):

Sessional Lecturers I                          - $9,457.90

Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term)    - $9,930.79

Sessional Lecturers II                         -  $10,121.77

Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term)   -  $10,326.62

Sessional Lecturers III                        - $10,362.76

Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term)   -  $10,570.02

*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: The successful candidate will have a solid background in theoretical linguistics and mastery of the course material, including graduate-level research related to the course material. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: A Master's or PhD in a relevant field is preferred. Previous experience working with Teaching Assistants/Graders is desirable. Excellent teaching evaluations and relevant active research are an asset.

 

A brief description of the duties: The Sessional Lecturer position involves the normal duties related to the design, teaching, and timely administration of a university credit course, including but not restricted to (i) preparation and delivery of course content, (ii) development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, (iii) calculation and submission of grades, (iv) holding regular office hours, (iv) supervision of TAs or Graders as required.

 

Application Instructions: All individuals interested in these positions must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://www.linguistics.utoronto.ca/sites/www.linguistics.utoronto.ca/files/Unit-3-Application-Form%20-%20May%202024%20-%20Fillable.pdf to linguistics@utoronto.ca. No paper submissions will be accepted.

Closing Date: April 25, 2025 11:59PM EDT
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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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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