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

LING 160: Language, Culture and Society

  • Duration: January 2 - April 30, 2026 (subject to change)
  • Section: A320
  • Location: Nanaimo, BC
  • Language: Hul'q'umi'num 
  • Application form & further info: Download this PDF
  • Deadline to apply: December 8th, 2026, 11:59pm

LING 282W: Writing for Linguistics

  • Duration: January 2 - April 30, 2026 (subject to change)
  • Section: A320
  • Location: Nanaimo, BC
  • Language: Hul'q'umi'num 
  • Application form & further info: Download this PDF
  • Deadline to apply: December 8th, 2026, 11:59pm 

Teaching Assistant Positions

Applications for TA 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. Do not hesitate to contact lingchr@sfu.ca if you require any assistance or accommodations.