Employment

Co-op positions

Faculty positions

Applications for faculty positions are now closed. Please refer back to this page for future openings. 

Sessional Instructor positions

The Department of Linguistics is accepting applications to several SI positions for Indigenous Languages Program (INLP) community courses for Fall 2026.

  • Duration: September 8, 2026 - December 24, 2026 (subject to change)
  • Deadline to apply: July 22, 2026
  • Download the application form (includes detailed job description)
  • Instructions: Your complete submission, including all required documents, must be submitted by email to lingasst@sfu.ca addressed to the attention of the Department Chair. Please ensure that you clearly specify which position(s) you are seeking and your order of preference if submitting materials for more than one position.

Teaching Assistant positions

Applications for TA positions are now closed. Please refer back to this page for future openings. 

Tutor–Marker positions

Applications for TM positions are now closed. Please refer back to this page for future openings. 

Policy Documents

SFU 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. Please don't hesitate to contact us at lingasst@sfu.ca (addressed to the attention of the Department Chair) if you require any assistance or accommodations.