About the Role
This role involves assisting with the teaching of LIN211H1F – American Sign Language 1, an introductory course focused on basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and Deaf culture. The position includes grading, invigilation, and potentially teaching tutorials.
Responsibilities
- Grading of assignments, tests, and exams
- Invigilation of tests/exams
- Teaching of tutorials (if applicable)
- Assisting instructors with design and implementation of assignments, tests, and exams
- Timely email communication with the instructor
Requirements
- Fluent in ASL and English
- Documentation of native or near-native fluency in ASL
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and/or lived experience with a Deaf community
- Minimum proficiency level of Level 5 of ASLPI
- Familiarity with various ASL curriculums, such as Signing Naturally and TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA)
Skills
- ASL fluency
- English fluency
- ASL curriculum familiarity
Location
- St. George (Downtown Toronto)
- Online
Work Type
- Online Asynchronous
- Sessional
Experience Level
- Sessional Lecturer II or III preferred
- Previous experience teaching at UofT in LIN211/LIN212 preferred
Education Level
- Master's or PhD in a relevant field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $55.25 per hour
About the Company
- The University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science, Department of Linguistics.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
