Trent Centre for Language and Linguistics

Now is the time to complement and augment your degree – whether you’re planning for your first year of study or your final year.

Through the Trent Centre for Language and Linguistics, you can learn a new language (from scratch!), build on what you already know, or delve into the scientific study of language with linguistics.

And as you learn, you’ll be building your résumé, preparing for the future, and all the while opening yourself up to the new perspectives and possibilities that come being able to communicate with more people in more places, at home and around the world. Without setting foot off campus (but opportunities to do so exist!), you will be exposed to new cultures as you immerse yourself in language learning.

Choose to learn American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. Learn an Indigenous language – Mohawk or Nishnaabemowin – through our cooperation with the Indigenous Studies department. Explore the ancient world by taking a course in Latin or ancient Greek. Or pursue the Option in Languages or the Option in Linguistics, to complement your major(s). These Option will provide you with an introduction to linguistics and a chance to focus on one or more languages.

Current CUPE 2 postings:  All ads are for returning Trent students **

You must be a registered Student at Trent University in order to apply.

Trent Centre for Language & Linguistics invites applications for CUPE 3908 Unit 2 Language Assistants for the 2021 Winter term.

The hourly rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE 3908 Unit 2 Language Assistant may be found in Appendix A Wage Rates on page 48 of the CUPE Unit 2 collective agreement: https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/sites/trentu.ca.humanresources/file... .

ASLA 1001H  - 11 hours

ASLA 1002H – 11 hours

CHIN 1001H - 11 hours

CHIN 2100H - 11 hours

GRMN 1001H - 22 hours

GRMN 1002H – 11 hours

SPAN 1001H – 22 hours

SPAN 1002H-A - 22 hours

SPN 1002H-B – 22 hours

Language Assistant (AA) shall be defined as an enrolled Trent University student who does not currently hold a GTA, and who is not responsible for the overall evaluation of students in a tutorial or workshop group, or the assigning and marking of students’ overall written and oral work in a course.  Duties related to the position, which shall be in accordance with University and departmental practices, shall be determined by the person(s) who has (have) principal responsibility for the course.  Assigned duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Demonstrating problem-solving and analytical techniques and related marking (e.g. Mathematics, Chemistry), Facilitating small group discussions and development of problem solving strategies (e.g. Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies), assisting students in laboratory settings (e.g. Biology).

Qualifications:

Native speaker of the language indicated by posting  preferred

Specialized knowledge of the course subject

Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal and communications skills

Experience using digital learning resources

Application:

Applicants should send a current resume, a copy of their latest Academic summary and a copy of their schedule to tclljobs@trentu.ca  Attention: Martin Boyne – (name the posting being applied for ie: ASLA 1002H)

Inquiries may be directed via email to either Martin Boyne mboyne@trentu.ca or Rosemary Devlin rdevlin@trentu.ca

E-mail is preferred as we are working remotely

Deadline for receipt of applications is December 15, 2020

All positions are subject to budgetary approval by the Dean’s office.

THIS AD IS FOR RETURNING TRENT STUDENTS ONLY