Sessional Lecturer - PLID56H3S Special Topics in Language Disorders in Children

Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Req ID: 50743

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description

PLID56H3 - Special Topics in Language Disorders in Children - Winter 2027

Course description

An in-depth investigation of a particular type of language or communication disorder, for example, impairment due to hearing loss, Down syndrome, or autism. Topics will include: linguistic and non-linguistic differences between children with the disorder and typically-developing children; diagnostic tools and treatments for the disorder; and its genetics and neurobiology.

Collective Agreement Notice

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.

Salary

- 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):

Course Schedule and Delivery Method listed on our Timetable:

Course Enrollment (est.): 30

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate Degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Speech Language Pathology, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Gerontology, Health Sciences, or a related field of study. Strong academic record and skilled promise. Teaching experience is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with a background in SLP or Linguistics as course must be taught from a Linguistic, Psycholinguistic, or SLP perspective.

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.

Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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