Sessional Lecturer - PLICHF First Language Acquisition

Sessional Lecturer - PLIC
24H3F First Language Acquisition Position Details

Date Posted: 06/25/2026

Req

Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:

Dept-Language Studies

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course: PLIC
24H3 - First Language Acquisition
- Fall 2026

Course description:
Descriptions of children's pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar at various stages of learning their first language. Theories of the linguistic knowledge and cognitive processes that underlie and develop along with language learning.

Application Instructions: PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:

Course Enrollment (est.): 60

Number of Positions (est.): 1

TA Support (est.): 55 hours

• 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

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 the above. If rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

September 8, 2026 to December 23, 2026

Sessional Dates (including exam periods):

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Linguistics or a closely related discipline. Strong academic record and professional promise. Previous experience teaching language acquisition, psycholinguistics or a comparable course required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those with a background in First Language Acquisition.

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.

07/21/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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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.

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.