Sessional Lecturer – PLIC25H3S Second Language Acquisition

at University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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14 November 2026

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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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