Employment Opportunities
Tenure-track Positions
Applications for tenure-track positions are now closed. Please refer back to this page for future openings.
Sessional Instructor Positions
The Department of Linguistics is currently seeking applicants for one Sessional Instructor position:
- Course: The Science of Speech | LING 190 D100
- Location: Burnaby
- Day and time: Tuesdays 8:30am - 11:20am
- Job description and application form: Download this PDF
- Deadline: August 17, 2025, 11:59pm
Teaching Assistant Positions
The Department of Linguistics is currently seeking applicants for one Teaching Assistant position:
- Searching for a native speaker of an Indigenous language of Indonesia to be a language consultant
- Course: LING 804 Linguistic Field Methods
- Location: Burnaby
- Day and time: Fridays 10:30AM - 12:20PM
- See details and application form in this PDF
- Deadline: August 17, 2025, 11:59pm
Policies
大象传媒 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. Do not hesitate to contact lingchr@sfu.ca if you require any assistance or accommodations.
Refer to the Sessional Instructor Hiring Priority Policy for additional information. Please note that Sessional Instructor positions are subject to budgetary approval and contingent on enrollment.
Refer to the Linguistics Department Teaching Assistant Priority Policy for further information.