Sessional Instructor - LING 1010 (CUPE Sessional)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

University of Manitoba invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach LING 1010 A01 for the CUPE 3909 Unit 2 collective agreement. The position runs Jan 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027, with an appointment pay rate of $6,654.00. Responsibilities include preparing materials, teaching, grading, and maintaining regular office hours.

Master’s or PhD preferred; English proficiency required. Eligibility includes background in linguistics, demonstrated teaching competence, and an empathetic approach

Qualifications

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Background/specialization in Linguistics required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

English language proficiency

Linguistics background

Post-secondary teaching

Empathetic approach to students

Ability to give feedback effectively

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field

Ph.D. candidate

Job description

Sessional Instructor - LING 1010 (CUPE Sessional)

Sessional Instructor LING 1010 A01- CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

Department of Linguistics

Faculty of Arts

Job details:

Course: Introduction to Linguistics: Language in Context LING 1010 A01 - 3 Credit Hours

Start date: January 1, 2027

End date: April 30, 2027

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: $6,654.00

For more information please contact: Erin Unrau - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Student) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language is required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.