[Hiring] Sessional Instructional Assistant - American Sign Language 1 @University of Toronto

Role Description

This course is an introductory language course for students with little or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). It provides an immersive introduction to ASL, with a focus on:

• Basic vocabulary
• Grammar
• Conversation
• Appropriate behaviours for everyday interactions in a variety of social situations

The language is taught through various immersive activities, such as:

• Lecture/discussion
• Interactive games
• Situational conversations

Supplemented with readings and videos. A significant emphasis throughout the course is placed on Deaf culture and issues facing the Deaf community.

Estimated course enrolment: 35 undergraduates

Hours of Work: 2 @ 55 hours each

Class schedule: Online Asynchronous

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

This course is scheduled to be online. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, this course may be delivered in-person, remotely/online, or by a combination of delivery methods as determined by the Faculty or Department at a later date.

Salary: $55.25 per hour

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.

Qualifications

• 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 of proficiency required is Level 5 of ASLPI
• Familiarity with various ASL curriculums, such as Signing Naturally and TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA)

Requirements

• A Master's or PhD in a relevant field is preferred
• Previous experience teaching at UofT in LIN211/LIN212 is preferred
• Excellent teaching evaluations and relevant active research are an asset

Benefits

• 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

Application Instructions

All individuals interested in these positions must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at this link to [email protected] . No paper submissions will be accepted.

Closing Date

08/05/2026, 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.

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.