Sessional Lecturer - LIN229H5F Phonological Patterns in Language

Course number and title:
LIN229H5F Phonological Patterns in Language

Course description: 

This course explores the nature and organization of phonological systems (i.e. the sound structure of languages) with practical work in analysis.

Number of positions: 1

Estimated course enrolment: 40

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule: Fridays 11am-1pm & Tuesdays 9am-10am 

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[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: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

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.

Minimum qualifications:

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

Mastery of subject material (phonological analysis 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.

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:

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

Please do not apply on this website (jobs.utoronto.ca); only applications submitted on tracs.utoronto.ca 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 August 14, 2026.