Sessional Lecturer - LINBHF Phonetics: Study of Speech Sounds

Date Posted: 06/25/2026
Req : 49067
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:

Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

LINB
09H3 - Phonetics:
The Study of Speech Sounds - Fall 2026

Course description:
An examination of physiological and acoustic bases of speech.

Application Instructions: PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:

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

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.

Appointment Dates:
September 8, 2026 to December 23, 2026

Sessional Dates (including exam periods):

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:

Course Enrollment (est.): 130

Number of Positions (est.): 1

TA Support (est.): 230 hours

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Linguistics or similar area of study with a particular focus on phonetics. Strong academic record and professional promise. Teaching experience in the area of Phonetics required.

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
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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.