Sessional Lecturer - AFR251HF - Language, Freedom and Linguistic Human Rights in Africa

The African Studies Centre seeks a Sessional Lecturer from September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 to teach the following course.

AFR251HF – Language, Freedom and Linguistic Human Rights in Africa

Course Description: This course examines the language situation in Africa and the extent to which freedom and linguistic human rights are enabled, granted, nurtured, achieved or protected by post-colonial African states. Using linguistic diversity in Africa as a backdrop, presents, discusses and assesses language policies that were adopted by post-colonial African states, particularly in education, and the implications that these policies have for the rights, freedom and empowerment of citizens of African states. Changes and evolving trends in language use and language planning are also discussed.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 45                                                                                                                                                           

Estimated TA Support : None

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Salary (inclusive of vacation pay):

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.47

Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $10,699.21

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.21

Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $11,228.90

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:

Completed Ph.D. in African Studies, Education, Linguistics, or related fields. A scholarly background in African Studies and relevant areas required. Teaching experiences required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant teaching experience at the university level preferred.

Responsibilities:
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, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; and holding regular office hours. This course will be taught in-person.

Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here:

Applications should be sent to:

African Studies Business Officer
E-mail:   View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.

Closing Date: 07/10/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

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. 

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.