Language Studies - Sessional Lecturer - P09899
Posting Date: March 4th, 2024
Closing Date: March 25th, 2024
LINC61H3S - Structure of a Language - Summer 2024
An introduction to the phonetics, phonology, word-formation rules, syntax, and script of a featured language other than English or French. Students will use the tools of linguistic analysis learned in prior courses to examine the structural properties of this language. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary.

Timetable

LINC61H3S

Job Details

Department of Language Studies

University of Toronto Scarborough

POSTING DATE: 2024-03-04
CLOSING DATE: 2024-03-25

The following positions for a Sessional Lecturer are available in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough for the Summer 2024 academic session. This posting is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 3). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department's Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department since September 1, 2005, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past thirty six months.

Application:
All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application to Professor Corinne Beauquis, Interim Chair, Department of Language Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/ls/app/sl

Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:

Sessional Lecturer I- $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I LT - $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II- $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II LT- $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III- $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III LT- $10,570,01

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.

Appointment Dates:
Summer F term: May 6, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Summer S term: June 24, 2024 - August 30, 2024
Summer Y term: May 6, 2024 - August 30, 2024

Sessional Dates (including exam periods): https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/summer-2024-academic-dates

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/timetable

Job Title Enrollment Positions Size of Appointment (hours) Session
LINC61H3 Sessional Lecturer 40 1 Summer 2024

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field. Strong academic record and professional promise.
Featured language should not be French, English, Chinese dialects or recently featured languages.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching structure of a particular language, linguistic fieldwork or a comparable course is preferred.

Relevant Criterion

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Duties

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. This course will take place in-person at UTSC during the Summer S term (July - August).

TA Support

N/A

Notes

All positions involve the completion of all course grading.

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.
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.

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.
In considering qualified applicants, teaching excellence, currency in and mastery of subject area; previous experience in teaching a similar course at undergraduate (university) level or similar environment; several years related professional experience shall be the criteria used in the selection of the most qualified candidate in accordance with Article 14:12.

Department Standards and Policies are available in the Department office and in the CUPE, Local 3902 office.

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.

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.

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