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TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE – 2025/2026

LING 320 - Phonology

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Phonology (LING 320).  This is an in-person teaching, intermediate course with an expected enrolment of 40 students. Candidates should have a Ph.D., and teaching experience at the university level in Linguistics.  This is a winter term appointment for the period January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 6, 2026.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Mary Smida, llcuadm@queensu.ca , or 613-533-6000 ext 78054 in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

The academic staff at ³ÉÈË´óƬ are governed by the Collective Agreement between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at Collective Agreements/LoU’s/MoA’s.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

Dr. Bronwyn Bjorkman, Head

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Queen’s University

Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

llcuhead@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until October 17, 2025. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at /llcu.

Course Description:

LING 320/0.5 Phonology 3L

Principles and methods of modern generative phonology. Examination of the formal properties of the sound systems of languages. Current theoretical controversies as well as particular synchronic and diachronic problems in a variety of languages.  

PREREQUISITES: LING 100/6.0 or permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

Posted: (October 1, 2025)

In accordance with the collective agreement between ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Teaching Assistants (PSAC Local 901), applications are invited from qualified individuals for the following teaching assistant positions in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures:

INDG 101/3.0 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (Fall Term)
This course introduces Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives on important issues facing Canada and the world. With a focus on local Indigenous peoples, you will also develop a general knowledge of Indigenous nations across North America. This course will prepare you to evaluate narratives related to Indigenous peoples and equip you to challenge the western cultural dominance arising from the history of colonization, centering Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The course will be presented from an Indigenous perspective using both Indigenous and mainstream teaching methods.

INDG 101/3.0 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (Winter Term)
This course introduces Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives on important issues facing Canada and the world. With a focus on local Indigenous peoples, you will also develop a general knowledge of Indigenous nations across North America. This course will prepare you to evaluate narratives related to Indigenous peoples and equip you to challenge the western cultural dominance arising from the history of colonization, centering Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The course will be presented from an Indigenous perspective using both Indigenous and mainstream teaching methods.

DEVS 221/3.0 Indigenous Studies II (Winter Term)

Indigenous Studies II highlights the resilience and resistance of Indigenous communities as they grapple with gendered settler colonialism. The course examines Indigenous knowledge and governance within the settler nation state and the re-building of Indigenous communities. Topics include contemporary issues in Indigenous healing, art, teaching and learning, Indigenous activism, and socio-political life. Students engage in work that centers the voices of Indigenous peoples.

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Some training and preparation is needed before the start of the course.  Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements.  Experience with learning management systems (e.g. OnQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom or Adobe Connect) would be an asset. 

The rate of pay is commensurate with the rates specified in the Collective Agreement of Teaching Assistants (PSAC).

TAships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in Article 12.04 of the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

In the appointment to TAships within the Bargaining Unit, the Employer shall with respect to graduate students follow the five level preference system outlined below.  No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group B until the qualified candidates in Group A have been exhausted. No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group C until the qualified candidates in Group B have been exhausted. No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group D until the qualified candidates in Group C have been exhausted.  TAships may only be offered to candidates in Group E when there remain no qualified candidates in any other Group.

First Preference – Group A

Is for qualified graduate students for whom the TAship has been granted as part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer registered as:

1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Second Preference – Group B

Is for qualified full-time graduate students for whom there is no funding commitment offered by the Employer and who are registered as:

1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Third Preference – Group C

Is for qualified graduate students for whom the TAship will not form part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer and who are registered as:

1. 1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
   2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Fourth Preference – Group D

Is for qualified graduate students that have previously held a TAship or TFship for the Employer.

Fifth Preference – Group E

Is for qualified graduate students that have not met the criteria as set out in 12.04 A, B, C, or D.

What to include in your application:

• Most recent CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• A one-paragraph statement of why you want to TA for a particular course including a statement of relevant experience/courses taken
• Statement regarding which Preference Group applies to you.

Groups A and B – please include a ranked list of course preferences by term.

Please forward your applications for the INDG 101 TAships to our Mary Smida, Departmental Administrator (llcuadm@queensu.ca) by August 22, 2025.