Job Information and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach a standard load of 2.5 full course equivalents (FCE) at the undergraduate level, as outlined below. Upon mutual agreement with the Program Coordinator and an honours student, they may also supervise an undergraduate honours thesis in Linguistics; this additional work would be recognized with an honorarium in accordance with 16.5.1(c) of the Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will also be expected to hold regular office hours, to engage in scholarship, and generally to be an active member of the Linguistics Program and of Saint Mary’s University.
Experience and Education Requirements
The ideal candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in linguistics or a very closely related field and will have a demonstrated ability to teach linguistics effectively at the undergraduate level, particularly in areas relevant to the courses listed below. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are ABD and close to completing a Ph.D. in linguistics, if they have relevant teaching experience. Candidates should also have a record of scholarship in linguistics or a closely related field. Applications from candidates who can contribute to the Indigenization and/or decolonization of the University and its curriculum are particularly welcome.
Courses
The successful candidate will teach a standard load of 2.5 FCE, including the following four courses:
All courses are expected to be taught in person on the Saint Mary’s University campus. Course descriptions and academic regulations can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar, which is available online at https://smu-ca-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/.
Application Details
Candidates should submit the following materials by e-mail to linguistics@smu.ca:
All materials should be attached as .pdf files; multiple files may be combined into a .zip or .gz archive. Reference letters need not be sent at the time of application; referees will be contacted directly if their input is required. All applications must be submitted on or before 14 March 2025. Inquiries may be directed to the program coordinator, Dr. Egor Tsedryk, at egor.tsedryk@smu.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment will be governed by the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and the Saint Mary’s University Faculty Union (SMUFU). A copy of the current collective agreement can be found at
https://www.smu.ca/about/collective-agreements.html. Additional information about working at Saint Mary’s can be found online at https://www.smu.ca/about/working-at-smu.html.
At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact hr@smu.ca.
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