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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Please see below job posting for the Assistant Professor – Linguistics, First Language Acquisition, Department of Language Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Posting can be accessed at the following link at University of Toronto Careers site:
<a href="https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Linguistics-First-Language-Acquisition-ON/542209417/">
https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Linguistics-First-Language-Acquisition-ON/542209417/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">It is also featured on our departmental site, under Employment:
<a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/employment-opportunities">https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/employment-opportunities</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Deadline for submitting applications is
<b>December 16, 2020</b>. All applications and relevant materials <u>must</u> be submitted online – please refer to the posting for detailed information and instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assistant Professor - Linguistics, First Language Acquisition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Department of Language Studies<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University of Toronto Mississauga<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Req. ID: 405<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a tenure stream position in Linguistics at the rank of
Assistant Professor in the area of First Language Acquisition. The position start date is July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">Qualified candidates must have earned a PhD in Linguistics or a related area by date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a record of excellence in research
and in teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/welcome-chair">departmental strengths</a><span style="color:black">.</span><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">Duties will include teaching in our Linguistics programs at all undergraduate levels, teaching at the graduate level, supervision of graduate students, maintaining
an active research agenda, and participating in the academic life of the department. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and develop and maintain an active, competitive,
externally funded program of research.</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">Evidence of excellence in research can be demonstrated through publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals or forthcoming publications meeting
high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, research grants and awards, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="default" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">Evidence of excellence in teaching can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample syllabi,
and teaching evaluations, submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333">The successful applicant will teach undergraduate Linguistics courses at the Department of Language Studies and will also undertake graduate teaching and supervision as a member of the
Graduate Department of Linguistics at the St George campus, </span><a href="https://www.linguistics.utoronto.ca/">https://www.linguistics.utoronto.ca/</a><span style="color:#333333">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333">Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333">For more information about the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Department of Language Studies, please visit </span><a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/">https://www.utm.utoronto.ca</a><span style="color:#333333"> and </span><a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/">https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/</a><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333">All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier
(including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, a diversity statement as it relates to research, teaching, and service (as outlined below), and copies of
two representative publications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333">Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment
to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the
development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333">Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three referees. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference form
each once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed), and that the letters are submitted by the referees by the closing date. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333">The application deadline is December 16th, 2020. All application materials must be submitted online. Submission guidelines can be found at: </span><a href="http://uoft.me/how-to-apply">http://uoft.me/how-to-apply</a><span style="color:#333333">.
Please consolidate all application attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Joanna Szewczyk, Assistant to the Chair, at </span><a href="mailto:joanna.szewczyk@utoronto.ca">joanna.szewczyk@utoronto.ca</a><span style="color:#333333">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by December 16th, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#333333">To apply please visit: </span><a href="https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Linguistics-First-Language-Acquisition-ON/542209417/">https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Linguistics-First-Language-Acquisition-ON/542209417/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Diversity Statement</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons,
and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by
search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see </span><a href="http://uoft.me/UP"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://uoft.me/UP</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Accessibility Statement</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our
academic mission.<br>
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The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for
applicants with disabilities.<br>
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If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact </span><a href="mailto:uoft.careers@utoronto.ca"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">uoft.careers@utoronto.ca</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#17365D">Joanna Szewczyk
</span></i></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;color:#17375E">| </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#17365D">Department Assistant, Special Projects Coordinator & Assistant to the Chair
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#17365D">Department of Language Studies
</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;color:#17375E">| </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#17365D">University of Toronto Mississauga<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#17365D">3359 Mississauga Road, Maanjiwe nendamowinan Bldg.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:joanna.szewczyk@utoronto.ca"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:blue">joanna.szewczyk@utoronto.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#17365D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:blue">www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies</span></a></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">|</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UTMLanguageStudies/"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:blue">Facebook</span></a></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">|</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://twitter.com/utmlangstudies"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:blue">Twitter</span></a></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">|</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/utmlanguagestudies/"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:blue">Instagram</span></a></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Acknowledgment of Traditional Land</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been
the traditional land of the </span></i><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/huron"><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Huron-Wendat</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">,
the </span></i><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/seneca"><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Seneca</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">,
and most recently, the </span></i><span style="color:black"><a href="http://mncfn.ca/"><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Mississaugas of the Credit River</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">.
Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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