Sessional Lecturer - EDS310H5S Education in a Global Context

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer to teach EDS310H5S Education in a Global Context. The appointment runs January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with in-person delivery and responsibilities for a University credit course.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Education or related field with expertise in international or comparative education, and ideally have prior experience teaching this or similar courses, including experience teaching internationally or within the GTA

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field required, with research expertise in international or comparative education.
• Experience teaching this course at university level preferred.
• Preference for applicants advanced to Sessional Lecturer II/III per Article 14:12.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of content.
• Interact with students via e-mail and office hours and assess student work.
• Administer assignments, tests and exams, and calculate grades; order readings and manage TAs if any.

Skills

Course instruction

International teaching

GTA school board

Education

Ph.D. in Education

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

Course number and title:
EDS310H5S Education in a Global Context

This course invites students to explore, analyze and compare educational themes and topics within a global context. Using leading frameworks of transformative change, students develop knowledge, apply critical thinking, practice cultural proficiency and empathy as they conduct a comparative analysis of teaching and learning models in both an international and local setting.

[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, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,228.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field is required, with research expertise in international or comparative education.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, is preferred.
• Experience teaching internationally and/or within the public school board within the GTA is an asset.
• Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II andSessionalLecturer 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; ordering of all necessary readings; supervision of TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

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)

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

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

The deadline to apply is November 20, 2026.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .