💼 Full-Time Position

Syntax Theory Instructor at University of Ottawa

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University of Ottawa
📍 ottawa, on, Canada
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Location
ottawa, Canada
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Posted
May 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The University of Ottawa seeks a part-time instructor for the Introduction to Syntax course in Winter 2027. Deliver in-person education on key syntactic theories and analysis.

This role is for a Regular Part-Time Professor within the Faculty of Arts, requiring a Ph.D. in Linguistics with a specialization in syntax. You will instruct undergraduate students, fostering their understanding of syntactic structures in a class of approximately 90. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:
• Teach core principles of syntactic theory and analysis
• Develop course content and instructional methods
• Facilitate engaging classroom discussions
• Evaluate and guide student projects and assignments
• Participate in academic departmental activities

Requirements:
• Ph.D. in Linguistics required (in progress acceptable)
• Specialization in syntax needed for the role
• Strong teaching and communic...