Sessional Lecturer - PLIC24H3 First Language Acquisition

Date Posted: 03/03/2026
Req ID: 47180
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

PLIC24H3 - First Language Acquisition - Summer 2026

Course description: Descriptions of children's pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar at various stages of learning their first language. Theories of the linguistic knowledge and cognitive processes that underlie and develop along with language learning.

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: $9,820.70
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.

Appointment Dates: June 22, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Sessional Dates (including exam periods): https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/summer-2026-academic-dates

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/

Course Enrollment (est.): 30

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

Closing Date: 03/24/2026, 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.