Sessional Lecturer - LINBHSyntax

Position Details

• Position:
  Sessional Lecturer – LINB
  06H3 Syntax I
• Date posted: 03/03/2026
• Req
• Faculty/Division:
  UofT Scarborough
• Department: UTSC:
  
  Dept-Language Studies
• Campus:
  University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Practice in analysis of sentence structure in a broad variety of languages.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $10,510.03
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.03
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $10,760.27
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.27
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,030.35

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.

May 4, 2026 to June 30, 2026

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:

Course Enrollment (est.): 100
TA Support (est.): 90 hours

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Ph.D. in Linguistics or similar area of study, with specialization in Syntax. Strong academic record and professional promise. Teaching experience in the area of Syntax required.

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. The course will take place in-person at UTSC during the Summer 2026 term (May-June).

03/24/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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