Sessional Lecturer - JLS472H1S - Child Language Disorders - Emergency Posting

Description:

Title and number of the course: JLS472H1S – Child Language Disorders

Course description: Students are introduced to the etiologies and characteristics of speech and language disorders in children, associated with autism, intellectual disabilities, and specific language impairment. Theoretical underpinnings of the major intervention approaches for children with speech and language disorders are discussed.

Estimated TA Support: 1 TA @ 50 hours

An estimate of the course enrolment: 50 undergraduates

Class schedule: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Salary (includes vacation pay):

Sessional Lecturers I                          - $9,997.47

Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term)    - $10,699.21

Sessional Lecturers II                         -  $10,699.21

Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term)   -  $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturers III                        - $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturers 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: Solid background in speech-language pathology, and mastery of the course material, including ongoing research related to the course material and clinical experience in SLP.  Previous experience as an instructor in JLS courses.

Preferred Qualifications : A Master's or PhD in a relevant field is preferred. Previous experience working with Teaching Assistants/Graders is desirable. Excellent teaching evaluations as a Course Instructor in a JLS course is an asset.

A brief description of the duties: The Sessional Lecturer position involves the normal duties related to the design, teaching, and timely administration of a university credit course, including but not restricted to (i) preparation and delivery of course content, (ii) development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, (iii) calculation and submission of grades, (iv) holding regular office hours, (iv) supervision of TAs or Graders as required. The instructor is expected to be fully available for the duration of the employment period and be in geographical proximity to the University.

Application Instructions: All individuals interested in these positions must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at to  View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca . No paper submissions will be accepted.

Closing Date: 08/17/2026, 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 encourages 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.