Sessional Lecturer - LIN104H5S English Sounds

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer position for LIN104H5S English Sounds in Toronto. The course examines phonetic and phonological systems across English varieties and related topics.

The appointment runs January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 with in-person instruction. A PhD in Linguistics or a related field is required, along with mastery of phonetics, phonology, and theoretical linguistics, and demonstrated success teaching university-level linguistics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Linguistics or a related field is required.
• Mastery of subject material with background in phonetics and phonology is required.
• Background in theoretical linguistics is required.
• Demonstrated excellence and experience teaching university-level Linguistics courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content for LIN104H5S English Sounds.
• Hold office hours and respond to student emails.
• Develop, administer, and grade assignments, tests and exams.
• Calculate and submit final grades.
• Order readings and supervise TAs (if any).

Education

PhD in Linguistics or related field

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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:

LIN104H5S English Sounds

A description of the phonetic and phonological systems of varieties of English, as well as discussion of topics including dialectal variation, socio-phonetics, historical developments, and/or prosody.

Number of positions:

1

NOTE: The mode of instruction for the course is expected to be in person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

Sessional dates of appointment:

January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,228.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

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.

Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field is required.

Mastery of subject material, with a background in phonetics and phonology is required.

A background in theoretical linguistics is also required.

Demonstrated excellence and experience teaching university-level Linguistics courses is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with ongoing linguistic research related to the subject area and with experience teaching the same, or a similar, course in Linguistics.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Description of duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; ordering all necessary readings; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

• Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
• Current academic CV
• Most recent course evaluations (if any)

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

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.

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.

The deadline to apply is November 16, 2026.

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. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 [e-mail] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .