Sessional Lecturer - FREBHIntroduction to Linguistics: French Morphology and Syntax

Sessional Lecturer - FREB
45H3S Introduction to Linguistics:
French Morphology and Syntax

Date Posted: 06/25/2026
Req : 49078
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:

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

Description:

FREB
45H3 - Introduction to Linguistics:
French Morphology and Syntax - Winter 2027

Course description
:
An examination of the internal structure of words and sentences in French. Covered are topics including word formation, grammatical categories, syntactic structure of simple and complex clauses, and grammatical relations of subject, predicate and complement.

This course complements (FREB
43H3) and FREB
44H3.

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

Note that if rates stipulated in the collective agreement differ from those stated in this posting, the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail.

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

Sessional Dates (including exam periods):

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in French (specializing in syntax - foundations and formal framework of generative syntax). Native or near-native proficiency in French and experience teaching French as a second language. Strong academic record and professional promise.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those who have previously taught FREB
45H3 or equivalent.

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

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrollment. 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.

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