Sessional Lecturer - LINBHStructure of American Sign Language

Position: Sessional Lecturer - LINB
62H3S Structure of American Sign Language (Winter 2027)

Date Posted: 06/25/2026

Req : 49077

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:

Dept-Language Studies

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course description: An introduction to the structure of American Sign Language (ASL):
Comparison to spoken languages and other signed languages, together with practice in using ASL for basic communication.

Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:

• 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: $10,953.95
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,228.90

Appointment Dates: January 11, 2027 to May 5, 2027

Sessional Dates (including exam periods):

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:

Course Enrollment (est.): 25

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Minimum Qualifications: Experience teaching LINB
62H3 or equivalent. Mastery of American Sign Language. Strong academic record and professional promise. Teaching experience is an asset.

Duties: All 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; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.

Closing Date: 07/21/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Preference in hiring: 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.

Eligibility: 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.

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