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

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education. The role requires a Ph.D. in Education, expertise in teaching, and the ability to critically evaluate media content. Responsibilities include course design, content delivery, and student interaction. This position is for the winter term starting January 2026 and applications are due by November 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Education or closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to integrate research.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal teaching principles required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course including content preparation.
• Interact with students via email and office hours.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments and exams.

Skills

Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Ability to infuse teaching with current research

Current knowledge of ethical and legal principles of teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Education or closely related field

Job description

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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

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.

[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

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 [e-mail] by the posted deadline:

• Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
• Current academic CV
• 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.

Diversity Statement

The 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 http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The 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 [e-mail].