Sessional Lecturer – EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer – EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:

EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

Course description:

This course explores prevailing myths about education. It invites students to critically examine consensus and controversy in the media while unpacking some of the research underpinning commonly held beliefs about curriculum, students, teachers, and education systems. The ability to interpret and assess the merits of news, fake news, research, and social media content is an increasingly important skill in a data rich world. This course will have a strong emphasis on critical reading, analysis and evaluation.

Estimated course enrolment: 75

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule:

Section 0101: Mondays (11:00am-1:00pm)

(Please see ttb.utoronto.ca)

[NOTE: The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I – $9,820.70 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term – $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II – $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term – $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III – $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term – $11,030.36 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the ratesstated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications:

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field (e.g., Education Studies Research with a focus on New Media Studies).

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and demonstrated ability to infuse teaching practice with current research is required.

Current knowledge of ethical and legal principles of teaching and their application to pedagogy is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level is preferred.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Description of duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours; development, administration and marking of assignments,tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; order all necessary readings; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application instructions:

Applicants should send all of the requested documents below to the Department of Language Studies by email to jobslanguagestudies.utm@utoronto.ca by the posted deadline:

1. Unit 3 application form (please submit your information on the MS form: https://forms.office.com/r/RR1V9KtD0Y and “print to PDF” to save a copy of the submission)
2. Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
3. Current academic CV
4. Most recent course evaluations (if any)

Please do not apply on this website; only applications submitted to the email address above will be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.

The deadline to apply is November 17, 2025.

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