Job Description

Sessional Lecturer - CTL5704H - Special Topics in Teaching - Urban Education Curriculum and PedagogyCourse number and title: CTL5704H - Special Topics in Teaching - Urban Education Curriculum and PedagogyCourse description: This course considers the way the social, cultural, economic and political context of metropolitan areas is related to youth experiences, health and education outcomes. Urban sociology, the social-psychological and ecological organization as well as the political and economic structure of the city, serves as the interdisciplinary backbone of the course. Understanding the sociology of cities enables stakeholders in urban education (students, parents, teachers, administrators, youth workers, etc.) to develop more informed positions on particular issues of theory, policy and practice in schools. We will treat parent and student engagement as a primary concern, focusing on how to make urban schools more engaging places for parents and students, particularly those experiencing marginalization on the basis of multiple social identities and categories of difference. In this regard, intersectionality should help us gain a better understanding of who's engaged and who's not, on the basis of which identities, cultural practices, institutional structures, and/or social forces. Understanding the complexity of parent and student engagement puts us in a better position to develop a more equitable praxis.Estimated TA support: NoEstimated course enrolment: 35Class schedule: Tuesday 17:00 - 20:00. This course will meet online synchronously on Tuesdays from 5-8 pm. Other meetings will occur asynchronously.Sessional dates of appointment: 2025-05-01 - 2025-06-30Appointment percentage: 100Salary: Minimum stipend as of May 1, 2024 is $9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should possess a doctoral degree or other relevant education and experiences in K-12 settings in a relevant discipline as well as demonstrated currency and mastery of subject area. Mastery and currency may be demonstrated but not limited to scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area.Candidates should demonstrate

• Expert knowledge of and experience with current anti-racist and anti-oppressive initiatives in large urban school systems
• Mastery and understanding school system research and policies regarding anti-racist education
• Skills related to community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, administration, community partners, professional networks)
• Deep knowledge and experience in contexts, policies and practices of the three divisions (Primary/Junior K-Gr. 6, Junior/Intermediate Gr. 4-10, Intermediate/Senior Gr. 7-12)
• Excellence in teaching and leading teachers
• and system professional learning and system change
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of equity, diversity, anti-oppressive education, and inclusion required.
• An Ontario Teaching Certificate is an asset

Preferred Qualifications: N/ADescription of duties: Teach this half-course graduate seminar; be available to students seeking assistance; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.Additional Note: This special pathway course is for students in the MT Black Future Educators' Pathway.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. Apply here: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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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