Sessional Lecturer: CTL3018H - Language Planning and Policy

Date Posted : 06 / 25 / 2024

Req ID : 38209

Faculty / Division : OISE / UT

Department : Dept of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The study of language politics, language planning and policy-making focuses on how social groups, governments, and other bodies, are involved in language issues, such as language teaching.

There are few countries in the world today where language does not give rise to political debates. The state is frequently involved in the way decisions are taken about the languages to be used and promoted in various domains of public life (e.

g. education, justice, the media) and even about what ''counts'' as a language. This course aims at providing some understanding of works conducted in this field, the way in which they are developing and the problems they face.

There will be an emphasis on practical examples of language planning and policy issues drawn from Canada and other countries, and there will be scope for students to nominate examples, topics or case studies for class consideration.

The course is suitable for students interested in the wider policy contexts in Canada and overseas of language education and language issues.

Estimated course enrolment : 25

Estimated TA support : None

Class schedule : See job application site for schedule and mode of teaching

Sessional dates of appointment : Jan. 2025 to Apr. 2025

Salary : As of May 01, 2024, the minimum stipend is $9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.

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 : Candidates should possess a doctorate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated currency and mastery of the subject area.

Mastery may be demonstrated, but not limited to scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area.

Preferred qualifications : Over and above the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to individuals with prior graduate teaching experience in this area.

Description of duties : Prepare, organize, and teach this half-course graduate seminar; be available to students seeking assistance between classes;

evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.

Additional Notes : See job application site for additional notes, if any.

Application instructions : Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course.

Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover-letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters. Please apply at :

Closing Date : 07 / 17 / 2024, 11 : 59PM EDT

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.

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.