Sessional Lecturer - SLAHF - Language, Politics, Identity

Sessional Lecturer - SLA
232H1F - Language, Politics, Identity 1

Date Posted: 06/23/2026
Req : 48956
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Slavic Languages & Literatures
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and

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SLA
232H1F – Language, Politics, Identity

Description: In this course we will examine the multi-faceted nature of language policy, language standardization, language contact, language maintenance, language conflict and language loss. In addition, we will explore issues such as language rights, languages of education and linguistic identity. While the focus will be on languages in the Slavic, East European, Nordic and Baltic regions, the discourse in this class will also relate to a broad range of language issues globally.

Estimated TA/Marker support: n/a

Delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Rates in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ from those stated in this posting.

Minimum Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in Slavic Languages & Literatures. Experience teaching online required.

Description of duties: Sessional Lecturer will conduct 4‑hour tutorial per week, marking, student contact, office hours, meeting with course supervisor, and TA support. Creates written and oral prompts, etc.

Application instructions: Applicants must submit a CUPE 3902 application form located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and an updated curriculum vitae to Anthoula Vlahakis (), Dept. of Slavic Languages & Literatures.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ 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.

Closing Date: 07/07/2026, 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 in the collective agreement differ from those stated in this posting, they 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.

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 agreement.

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