Sessional Lecturer - EDS285H5S The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and AI

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course 'The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and AI'. This role requires a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on Education Technology and experience with artificial intelligence and immersive technologies. Responsibilities include course design, instruction, and student engagement. Applications must be submitted via email by November 17, 2025. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Ph.D. in Education with specialization in Education Technology.
• Required background in artificial intelligence, immersive technology, gaming, and VR.
• Preferred teaching experience of this course or similar at university level.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach the University credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content.
• Interact with students via e-mail and office hours.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Calculate and submit grades.

Skills

Expertise in Education Technology

Background in artificial intelligence

Experience in immersive technology

Teaching experience at university level

Education

Ph.D. in Education

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - EDS285H5S The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and AI

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer -EDS285H5S The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and AI
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:
EDS285H5S The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and AI

This course will explore research on emerging digital models, learning pods, platforms, apps and policies that seek to further customize, enhance and bring greater equity to education through technology. From the initiation of open courseware, to the inception of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, ALC classrooms, makerspaces and the “shared economy”, this course will foster a culture of digital innovation to investigate, accelerate, test and study new possibilities and advancements in the field of educational technology.

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 with expertise and specialization in Education Technology.

Background in artificial intelligence, immersive technology, gaming, and virtual reality (VR) 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. Western strongly encourages 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].