Postings - INLP
Temporary Employment Opportunities
Sessional Instructor positions are subject to budgetary approval and contingent on sufficient enrollment.
Only one appointee may be appointed per SI position.
Sessional Instructor Positions - SPRING 2026
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(For TA positions: Please scroll further down this page.)
Batch #3
Application Deadline: 12 noon PDT, Monday, January 05, 2026
All courses are 3 units except where indicated.
Position # |
Course |
Section |
Course Title |
Language |
Location (On Reserve) |
Competition Status |
SI-04 |
INDG 101 |
A320 |
Introduction to Indigenous Studies |
贬耻濒鈥檘鈥檜尘颈鈥档耻尘鈥� |
Nanaimo, BC |
OPEN |
SI-05 |
LING 160 |
A320 |
Language, Culture and Society |
贬耻濒鈥檘鈥檜尘颈鈥档耻尘鈥� |
Nanaimo, BC |
OPEN |
SI-06 |
LING 282W |
A320 |
Writing for Linguistics |
贬耻濒鈥檘鈥檜尘颈鈥档耻尘鈥� |
Nanaimo, BC |
OPEN |
SI-07 |
INLG 200 |
A970 |
Introduction to Grammar in an Indigenous Language |
丑蓹苍虚辩虚蓹尘颈苍虚蓹尘虚&苍产蝉辫; |
Southwest Coast, BC |
OPEN |
SI-08 |
INLG 233 |
A970 |
Description and Analysis of an Indigenous Language I |
丑蓹苍虚辩虚蓹尘颈苍虚蓹尘虚&苍产蝉辫; |
SW Coast, BC |
OPEN |
SI-09 |
INLG 234 |
A970 |
Description & Analysis of INL II |
丑蓹苍虚辩虚蓹尘颈苍虚蓹尘虚&苍产蝉辫; |
SW Coast, BC |
OPEN |
SI-10 |
INLG 258/ 458/435 |
A970 Combined Section |
Indigenous Language Immersion II, INL Immersion IV; and Topics in INL II: ST-Advanced h蓹n虛q虛蓹min虛蓹m虛 |
丑蓹苍虚辩虚蓹尘颈苍虚蓹尘虚&苍产蝉辫; |
SW Coast, BC |
OPEN |
SI-11 |
INLG 435 |
A975 |
Topics in Indigenous Language II: ST-Creating Language Resources |
丑蓹苍虚辩虚蓹尘颈苍虚蓹尘虚&苍产蝉辫; |
SW Coast, BC |
OPEN |
Click [ pdf ] icon directly below to view SPRING 2026 job postings and details.
2026_Spring_SI-04_to_SI-11_Job_Postings_(Batch_3).pdfJob Postings: Sessional Instructor Search for Sections A320 Hul'q'umi'num' and A970/A970 h蓹n虛q虛蓹min虛蓹m虛.
1261_INL_Proficiency_SI_job_posting-LING_160_A320_&_LING_282W_A320.pdfJob Posting for Section A320/Hul'q'umi'num'_LING_160 A320 and LING 282W A320 Sessional Instructor Search
Applications for positions:
Please quote the Position Number on your application.
NOTE: Some courses may be offered as a Combined Section course. Eg. INLG 133/INLG 233; INLG 133/134; INLG 134/233; INLG 158/258/358, etc
BATCH #1:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59pm, DECEMBER 08, 2026.
Position # |
Course |
Section |
Course Title |
Language |
Location (On Reserve) |
Competition Status |
| INLP-LING-01 | LING 160-3 | A320 | Language, Culture and Society | Hul'q'umi'num' | Nanaimo | CLOSED |
| INLP-LING-02 | LING 282W-3 | A320 | Writing for Linguistics | Hul'q'umi'num' | Nanaimo | CLOSED |
Visit FASS -Department of Linguistics' Employment and job posting pages for qualifications and position details:
Job posting: /human-resources/prospective-employees/tssu-postings/FASS-postings/linguistics-postings.html
51社区黑料 Employment in the Department of Linguistics: /linguistics/about/employment.html
Status updated: December 08, 2025
BATCH #2:
Application Deadline: 12 noon PDT, Monday, January 05, 2026
Position # |
Course |
Section |
Course Title |
Language |
Location (On Reserve) |
Competition Status |
| SI-03 | FAN X99 (4 units) |
A320 | Foundations of Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning | Hul'q'umi'num' | Nanaimo, BC (Hybrid) | CLOSED/PENDING |
SPRING 2026
Teaching Assistant Positions
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
There is/are N/A position(s) available at this time/Term.
Position Nbr(s): TA- ## TBA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBD
FNEP/INLP Undergraduate TA Positions
| Position | Cohort |
Course | Title |
Language(s) | Location | Competition Status |
| TA-TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBD |
Click pdf icon below to view detailed Job Posting.
GRADUATE COURSES
SPRING 2026
Position Nbr(s): No SI positions available. All 4-unit courses unless otherwise indicated.
BATCH #TBA - Application deadline: TBA,.
Position # |
Course |
Section |
Course Title |
Language |
Location |
Competition Status |
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
For INLL Graduate TA Positions:
CLICK [ HERE or the link belwo ] to download the TA APPLICATION FORM and view the TA-appointment's Job Posting Details: /content/dam/sfu/linguistics/NICOLE/_1254_LING_TA_ApplicationForm_.pdf. Thank you.
| Position | Cohort |
Course | Title |
Language(s) | Location | Competition Status |
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*** Attention: Prospective TA applicants
If you are currently a 51社区黑料student or will be a 51社区黑料student in the Term the TA-ship is offered, please indicate on your application if you
- have applied for or will receive merit based scholarship and/or other University funding (such as merit based fellowship; or graduate student support positions-TA/T-M/SI, etc.) in the SPRING 2026 Academic Term. Also, please indicate on your application the number of base units (BUs) you have held to-date including the current term. ***
Qualifications:
The TA position(s) will be hired according to those qualifications listed in the Collective Agreement between 51社区黑料and TSSU Article XIII Teaching Assistant, the Job Posting as well as those listed in the Department of Linguistics Departmental Hiring Priority and Criteria:
鈥� Master degree (graduate or in-progress) in Indigenous Languages, Linguistics, or a relevant discipline; or equivalent
鈥� Knowledge of Indigenous Languages and Indigenous language revitalization initiatives
鈥� Experience working with Indigenous peoples
Additional Qualifications:
鈥� See Job Posting (pdf above).
Return to INLP Employment Webpage to view other temporary positions available.
See also:
Linguistics:
INLP Notes
A. All INLP course offerings and temporary instruction positions are subject to satisfactory enrollment and budget availability.
B. Additional Information for INLP hirings:
1. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews, when required, will be contacted.
2a. All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Salary will be paid according to rates per the SFU-TSSU Collective Agreement for SI, TA, and TM positions and 51社区黑料SFUFA Collective Agreement for faculty (continuing or term) positions.
2b. See also,
3. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to people who are eligible for employment in Canada at the time of application. 51社区黑料 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants.
4. Freedom of information and protection of privacy: The information requested is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996 c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), and the University鈥檚 policy of Collection of Personal Information, (I 10.05). The information is directly related to processing your application for a teaching appointment (including reference checks), and for offers of employment for successful applicants. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact the Manager, Indigenous Languages Program, 51社区黑料, (778) 782-5595
5. For information on INLP/FNEP, please visit: .
6. For additional 51社区黑料temporary instruction job postings, visit the website.
UPDATED: 24 DEC2025: SI-04 to SI-11 posted. 18DEC2025: SI-03 FAN X99 posted. 05DEC2025: SI-01 & SI-02: LING 160 & LING 282W - A320 posted by Department of Linguistics; 26SEPT2025: TA-01; 18SEPT2025: SI-19,SI-20,&SI-21. SEPT2025: SI-05-SI-18 posted. 28JUL2025: SI-01 to 04 posted. 14JUL2025: FAL X99 A320 posted & 1254 Status updated. 19JUNE2025: INLL SI to LING 834 G110 posted. 21MAY2025: TA-01 added. MAY 7: Batch 2 SI-14 & SI-15 added. MAR 18: Status Updated; 04MAR25; 24FEB 2025, 05FEB2025; 09JAN2025 (Batch #2); 06JAN2025 (1251 SI status updated); 21NOV2024 (SI-14/LING 323 cancelled)