About the Role
This role involves assisting with the delivery of LIN212H1S – American Sign Language 2, an introductory ASL course for students with minimal prior knowledge. The course builds on ASL 1, immersing students in the language, literature, culture, and community associated with ASL, while enhancing comprehension and production skills through content-specific conversations and interactive activities.
Responsibilities
- Grading of assignments, tests, and exams
- Invigilation of tests/exams
- Teaching of tutorials (if applicable)
- Assisting instructors with the 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 is required
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and/or lived experience with a Deaf community
- Minimum Level 5 of ASLPI for ASL proficiency
- Familiarity with various ASL curriculums, such as Signing Naturally and TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA)
Skills
- ASL
- English
- ASLPI Level 5
- Signing Naturally curriculum
- TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA) curriculum
Location
- St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Work Type
- Online Asynchronous
- Online
Experience Level
- Sessional Lecturer II
- Sessional Lecturer III
Education Level
- Master's or PhD in a relevant field (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $55.25 per hour
About the Company
- Faculty of Arts & Science
- Dept of Linguistics
- University of Toronto
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.
