Sessional Lecturer – EDS310H5F Education in a Global Context

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer – EDS310H5F Education in a Global Context

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

Course number and title:

EDS310H5F Education in a Global Context

Course description:

This course invites students to explore, analyze and compare educational themes and topics within a global context. Using leading frameworks of transformative change, students develop knowledge, apply critical thinking, practice cultural proficiency and empathy as they conduct a comparative analysis of teaching and learning models in both an international and local setting.

Estimated course enrolment: 80

Estimated TA support: None

Class schedule: Fridays (11:00am – 1:00pm)

Please see https://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: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I – $9,997.48 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term – $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II – $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term – $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III – $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term – $11,228.90 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 rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications:

Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field is required, with research expertise in international or comparative education.

Preferred qualifications:

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

Experience teaching internationally and/or within the public school board within the GTA is an asset.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and SessionalLecturer 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; ordering of all necessary readings; supervision of TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application instructions:

Please visit: https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/fgi/app/sl for detailed information on how to apply.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
2. Current academic CV
3. Most recent course evaluations (if any)

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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

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

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

The deadline to apply is July 21, 2026.

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