Assistant Professor of Linguistics

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Linguistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

In addition, the University of Toronto Scarborough is implementing its Strategic Plan: Inspiring Inclusive Excellence. Consistent with the values and objectives in that plan, we especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) communities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be connected with colleagues from under-represented groups, including those hired through targeted efforts in recent years across departments spanning the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Linguistics or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching Linguistics in a degree-granting program. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and innovative teaching practices such as Experiential Learning, as well as a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities in Linguistics. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to teach a range of class sizes and course levels, and an interest in developing a long-term career in teaching and related scholarly activity in Linguistics. We are looking for a colleague who specializes in sound systems (phonetics/phonology), with preference given to candidates with a secondary specialization in language acquisition, speech-language disorders, or documentation.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary range is $115,000 - $135,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

The Department of Language Studies, located at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), offers a rich selection of undergraduate programs in Linguistics, French, and English & Chinese Translation. Our faculty are internationally recognized scholars whose research encompasses a wide range of fields, including language acquisition, multilingualism, psycholinguistics, translation, discourse analysis, language documentation and revitalization, sociolinguistics, French language and literature, and English and Chinese translation.

We are a collaborative and intellectually dynamic academic community where excellence in research and teaching go hand in hand. Our faculty are dedicated to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical inquiry, and experiential learning. Through innovative teaching and active scholarship, we prepare students to become thoughtful, adaptable, and globally engaged graduates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 30, 2026.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a complete teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample syllabi and course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations; and
• the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Beryl Tang at beryl.tang@utoronto.ca or Professor Sébastien Drouin at dls-chair.utsc@utoronto.ca.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked to our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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