University of 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø
Department of French
Emergency Job Posting – Teaching Assistant
Winter Term 2025 (January 1 – April 30)
Posted on November 22, 2024
The French Department seeks 1 Teaching Assistant for the following course:
JFL388H1S- Bilingualism, Multilingualism, and Second Language Acquisition
Using and encountering multiple languages is the everyday norm of people living in much of theÌý
world, including in multicultural cities like 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø. This course offers a broad exploration ofÌý
the cognitive and social underpinnings of the dynamic field of bilingualism, multilingualism, andÌý
second language acquisition. We will (i) explore the differences between bilinguals/multilingualsÌý
and monolinguals in the ways they process and use language; (ii) examine the language acquisitionÌý
patterns of children and adults; (iii) investigate the interactions between an individual’sÌý
language repertoires and those of their peers and local community.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral student in French linguistics or a related field. University-level teaching experience.Ìý
(Native-)like fluency in spoken and written French and English. Expert-level understanding ofÌý
linguistic theory as related to bilingualism and second language acquisition.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the use of Quercus, specifically test manager and communication tools.
Relevant Criterion
Past teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience inÌý
respect of this posted position.
Duties
Preparation, contact hours, marking, conducting tutorials, meeting with course instructor.
Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. WhereÌý
the duties are intended to be performed at another location, such other location will be specifiedÌý
in the posting.
Final availability of the position(s) is contingent upon enrolment, budgetary consideration and the
determination of appointments as governed by the collective agreement.
Schedule
TUT0101/0102 Ìý ÌýTU 3-4
Hours of work:
approx. 35 hours
Estimated Course Enrolment:
50 students (25/TUT)
Rate of Pay:
SGS II - $52.97/hour (+ vacation pay)
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Professor Michaël Friesner, Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, and a current curriculum vitae by December 2, 2024. Applications should be sent to: Applications should be sent to:ÌýM. Phonsavatdy, Undergraduate Counsellor and Administrative Assistant.
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 with 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 contactÌýU of T careers.ÌýDuring employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/orÌýHealth & Wellbeing Programs & Services. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit ourÌý.
The hiring criteria for Course Instructors positions are academic qualifications, the need to acquire experience, previous teaching experience and previous satisfactory employment under the provisions of this Collective Agreement.
The University of 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.
The position(s) posted above is (are) tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Positions posted here are open to Graduate Students in the School of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Fellows and Undergraduate Students in the University of 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø.
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