At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in field linguistics through translation, evaluation, and storytelling.
- Company: University of Toronto, a leading institution in linguistics education.
- Benefits: Gain valuable teaching experience and enhance your linguistic skills.
- Other info: Flexible hours from January to April 2027, perfect for students.
- Why this job: Make a difference by helping students analyze real language data.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Isoko or Kasem, with good English skills.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 11000 $ per month.
Apply field linguistics skills as an Instructional Assistant at the University of Toronto, supporting in-person or online course delivery. Work with Isoko or Kasem language data.
This sessional appointment supports JAL401H1S/JAL1145HS, Field Methods, in the Department of Linguistics.
Students analyze elicited data from a native foreign-language speaker, practicing language-analysis procedures and techniques.
The appointment runs from January 1 through April 30, 2027, for 140 hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate orally from English into Isoko or Kasem
- Evaluate sentences produced by university students
- Assess whether sentences reflect natural language use
- Tell short stories for classroom language analysis
- Transcribe stories with students during sessions
Requirements
- Fluent, native speaker of Isoko or Kasem
- Experience or skills interacting with university students
- Completed secondary education
- Good English language skills
- No teaching experience required
Support Field Methods students through translation, evaluation, storytelling, and transcription using Isoko or Kasem language expertise.
Field Linguistics Instructional Assistant in Toronto employer: University-of-Toront
The University of Toronto offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, including hourly wages and vacation pay, as well as opportunities to engage with diverse student populations. The institution's commitment to academic excellence and community partnerships enhances the overall employee experience.
