Sessional Instructional Assistant - LINC13H3 Language Diversity and Universals
CAD 55.25-55.25 / hour
Sessional Instructional Assistant - LINC13H3 Language Diversity and Universals
Date Posted: 08/07/2026
Req ID: 49777
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description:
LINC13H3 - Language Diversity and Universals - Fall 2026
Course description: An introduction to linguistic typology with special emphasis on cross-linguistic variation and uniformity in phonology, morphology, and syntax.
Application Instructions: PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/ls/app/sia
Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay applicable for Sessional Instructional Assistants will be: $55.25/hour, excluding vacation pay.
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: September 8, 2026 to January 8, 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.): 50
Number of Positions (est.): 1
Number of Hours (est.): 45
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Linguistics with a focus on morphology or syntax. Sound knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. Strong research program in linguistic diversity and cross-linguistic analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Sessional Instructional Assistant for LINC13H3. Previous research experience with nominals, grammatical features of nouns (person, number, gender, case, etc.), noun phrases (morphosyntax and semantics of the noun phrase), DPs, and argument structure. Research experience involving a range of typologically diverse languages, including Indigenous languages and languages from major language families such as Indo-European.
Duties: Grading of assignments, quizzes, midterms, and final examinations; entering grades into Quercus; assisting with the creation of assignments and answer keys.
Closing Date: 08/11/2026, 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.
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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