Sessional Lecturer - LINC02H3 Phonology II

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach Phonology II for Winter 2026. The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics specializing in phonology and demonstrate a strong academic record. Responsibilities include designing the course, preparing content, grading, and holding office hours. Competitive stipend rates apply. Deadline for applications is November 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Linguistics with a focus on Phonology.
• Mastery of course material with a productive research profile.
• Strong academic record and professional promise.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content.
• Develop, administer, and grade assignments.
• Calculate and submit grades.
• Hold regular office hours.

Job description

Date Posted, Req ID, Faculty, Department, Campus

11/12/2025
Req ID: 46004
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course

LINC02H3 - Phonology II - Winter 2026

Course description: Basic issues in phonological theory. This course assumes familiarity with phonetic principles, as discussed in LINB09H3, and with phonological problem-solving methods, as discussed in LINB04H3.

Application Instructions

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: 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: $9,820.70
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $10,510.03
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.03
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $10,760.27
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.27
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,030.35

Appointment Dates

January 5, 2026 to May 1, 2026

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable

https://ttb.utoronto.ca/

Course Enrollment (est.)

36

Number of Positions (est.)

1

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Linguistics with a focus on Phonology. Mastery of the course material demonstrated by a productive and ongoing research profile in Phonetics or Phonology. Strong academic record and professional promise.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in upper-level courses desired.

Previous involvement with LINC02H3 or a comparable course is preferred. Previous teaching experience is preferred over previous TA experience.

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.

Closing Date

11/23/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.