Sessional Lecturer - COG344H1F Issues in Cognitive Science IV: Language and Communication

COG344H1F – Issues in Cognitive Science IV: Language and Communication

An examination of core topics in cognitive science building on introductions in COG250Y1. Typical topics include: language and cognition; language acquisition; theories of meaning; pragmatics.

Position:                                                         1

Estimated Course Enrolment:                     30

Estimated Teaching Assistant Support:     none

Class Schedule:                                             Wednesdays from 3pm – 5pm**

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Dates of Appointment:                                 1 September 2026 – 31 December 2026 (Fall semester)

Salary:

$9,997.46  (Sessional Lecturer1)      

$10,699.21  (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)      

$10,699.21  (Sessional Lecturer 2)           

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)        

$10,953.96  (Sessional Lecturer 3)     

$11,228.90  (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)

Salary:                                                            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.

Minimum qualifications: A Master’s degree in Cognitive Science or a related field (e.g., Linguistics, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science) is required.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. preferred; experience teaching in a university environment preferred. Demonstrated teaching and research expertise on topics relating to Cognitive Science as listed in the course description (e.g. language and cognition; language acquisition; theories of meaning; pragmatics) is preferred.

Description of Duties: 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, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. Supervising the TA (if applicable), preparing and supervising tests and exams.

Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form (https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf), cover letter including the names of 2 references (preferably academic), examples of teaching evaluations (if available), and CV to: Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at [email protected].

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at [email protected] or 416-978-8083.

A valid email address is required.

Posting Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Closing Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026

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.

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

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