Sessional Lecturer - EDS291H5S Black Education

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course EDS291H5S Black Education. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Education, specializes in Black Education, and demonstrates excellence in teaching and pedagogy. Responsibilities include course design, student interactions, and grading. Applications must be submitted via email and the deadline is November 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in Education with specialization in Black Education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to incorporate current research.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests and exams.
• Supervise TAs assigned to the course.

Skills

Expertise in Black Education

Cultural competency

Equity and diversity

Policy analysis

Anti-racism practices

Education

Ph.D. in Education

Job description

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer — EDS291H5S Black Education

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

Course number and title

EDS291H5S Black Education

This course investigates first‑hand experiences and contributions of black students and teachers in the Canadian education system. Historical, systemic barriers to access will be studied along with current policy, practice and teaching pedagogies that aim to produce systems of education without oppression. By looking specifically at research focused on black schooling in Ontario, students will engage in policy analysis and assess current Afrocentric schooling models to assess effectiveness in eliminating educational inequality. Drawing on principles of equity and diversity, Afrofuturist scholarship will be emphasized and provide the framework that seeks to understand and investigate the past to better inform education’s future.

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

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Education with expertise and specialization in Black Education.

Demonstrated background and professional experience (application and delivery) in the areas of equity, diversity, cultural competency and/or policy with a focus on black education, black futurism, anti‑racism and/or decolonizing practices are required.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogy and demonstrated ability to infuse the practice of teaching with current research are 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

• Cover letter (specify how your background and experience give you mastery of the topic)
• Current academic CV
• Most recent course evaluations (if any)

Send all requested documents to the Department of Language Studies by the following email: [e-mail] before the posted deadline.

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].