Sessional Lecturer - CTL7014H - Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning

Sessional Lecturer - CTL7014H - Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning

Course number and title: CTL7014H - Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning - This course will explore the complexity of schools and place of the school in the community. Practical issues around lesson planning, unit planning, classroom management, and the class as a community are addressed. This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to the teaching of students and will introduce student teachers to many of the philosophies, methods, and materials relevant to teaching. It provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the process of becoming a teacher, insight into the role of ethics in research, and to acquire the skills and attitudes to be a thoughtful and reflective practitioner. In these respects, this course enables the student teacher to build a foundation for continuing professional growth as an individual and as a member of the teaching community. This course is normally open only to students in the Teaching program. This course is one of a pairing of courses to be taught by the same instructor. They are connected to the site-specific curriculum of one of the Master of Teaching school-site cohorts. As such, one instructor will be hired to teach CTL 7014H 0181 and CTL5701 0181. This course is taught on-site at Carnegie Public School in YRDSB. The successful applicant must have demonstrated current knowledge grounded in existing professional networks with both Carnegie P.S. and YRDSB educational priorities and demonstrated skills related to building community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, OISE participants and administration, and community partners).

Estimated TA support: No

Estimated course enrolment: 35

Class schedule: Thursday 09:00 - 12:00

Sessional dates of appointment: 2025-09-01 - 2026-04-30

Appointment percentage: 100

Salary:

As of September 1, 2025, the minimum stipend is $9820.70 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2026, the minimum stipend is $9820.70 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.                                                                   

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates: Must have demonstrated current knowledge grounded in existing professional networks with both Carnegie P.S. and YRDSB educational priorities - Must demonstrate skills related to building community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, OISE participants and administration, and community partners) - Must possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience - Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter - Must demonstrate deep knowledge and experience in contexts, policies and practices of the division (Primary/Junior K-Gr. 6, Junior/Intermediate Gr. 4-10, Intermediate/Senior Gr. 7-12) - Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant - Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion  - Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher-candidates professional learning  - Must possess an Ontario Teaching certificate with OCT qualifications in the relevant division.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Description of duties: Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work

Application Procedure: Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover-letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters.

Please apply at: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Please note:  Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.