Part-Time Academic (CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children) - Winter 2027

The Sessional Lecturer will teach 50% (six classes) of the one-half credit course CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children, in the Master of Science program in speech-language pathology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders during the winter term, January – April 2027. Lectures will take place on Thursdays from 5:35-8:25pm between January 11 to February 19.

Responsibilities include course planning and classroom teaching, as well as marking assignments as required. The Sessional Lecturer will coordinate with the Professor of Record of this course and report to the Director of the School.

This course considers the nature of language impairments in school age children across clinical etiologies. The impact of language impairments on literacy and academic performance are discussed. Contemporary assessment and treatment approaches are presented. The evidence base for various treatment approaches is examined.

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Expertise in the area of language disorders in school-aged children is required
• Relevant teaching experience is an asset

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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