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Sessional Lecturer - PLIC25H3S Second Language Acquisition
@ University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The University of Toronto Scarborough is hiring a sessional lecturer for PLIC25H3 Second Language Acquisition in Winter 2027. The role covers designing and teaching a university credit course of about 60 students, including assignments, grading and office hours. The stipend is set by the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, with appointment from January 11 to May 5, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver course content for PLIC25H3
- Develop, administer and mark assignments
- Calculate and submit grades
- Hold regular office hours
Requirements summary:
- PhD in Linguistics or closely related discipline
- Strong academic record and professional promise
- Previous experience teaching language acquisition, psycholinguistics or comparable course
- Background in Second Language Acquisition preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
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- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Linguistics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Home office allowance |
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University of Toronto
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Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Req ID: 50742
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description:
PLIC25H3 - Second Language Acquisition - Winter 2027
Course description: The stages adults and children go through when learning a second language. The course examines linguistic, cognitive, neurological, social, and personality variables that influence second language acquisition.
Application Instructions: PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/ls/app/sl
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: January 11, 2027 to May 5, 2027
Sessional Dates (including exam periods): https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/fall-2026-winter-2027-academic-dates
Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/
Course Enrollment (est.): 60
Number of Positions (est.): 1
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 Second Language Acquisition.
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.
TA support: 55 hours (est.)
Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 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.
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