Sessional Lecturer - LIN204H5S English Grammar I
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- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.Course number and title:
LIN204H5S English Grammar ICourse description:Students will learn about fundamental grammatical concepts, focusing on the major grammatical categories in English and how they interact at the phrase level. They will be introduced to the main constituents of English sentences and learn about the basic relationship between tense, aspect, and modality. Students will learn to apply this knowledge as a tool to think analytically about English, evaluating various registers and styles, and gaining an awareness of their own style of speaking and writing.Number of positions: 1Estimated course enrolment: 250Estimated TA support: TBDClass schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 11am-1pm (online synchronous)(Please see )[NOTE: The mode of instruction for the course is expected to be online synchronous. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36 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.Minimum qualifications:Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field is required.Mastery of subject material (English syntax from a theoretical linguistic perspective), with a background in theoretical linguistics is 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.Experience in course management through Quercus/Canvas is also preferred.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.Application instructions:Applicants should apply at the following link: by the posted deadline.Applications must include:Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant's background and experience give them mastery of the topic)Current academic CVMost recent course evaluations (if any)Please do not apply on this website (jobs.utoronto.ca); only applications submitted on will be considered.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.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 April 30, 2026.Diversity StatementThe 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.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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .