Sessional Lecturer - LHA1819H - Governance in Higher Education

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer to teach a course on governance in higher education. Applicants should hold a doctorate and have proven experience in scholarship and graduate-level teaching. The position runs from January to April, offering a competitive salary based on qualifications. Online teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship in Higher Education and subject area.
• Successful graduate teaching experience in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and lead the graduate half course.
• Be available to students for assistance between classes.
• Evaluate student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Scholarship in Higher Education

Graduate teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Education

Doctorate in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Canvas/Quercus

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Req ID: 45708
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Description:

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – LHA1819H - Governance in Higher Education

Course information

Course description:

This course addresses the arrangements for governance in higher education. It examines formal models and theories of governance; the legal and institutional framework of higher education governance; the role and characteristics of higher education intermediary bodies, governing boards, and academic senates and their relationships to one another; and current challenges and issues pertaining to university and community college governance.

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: No

Class schedule (Lectures):

Online Synchronous; Wednesday 17:00 - 20:00

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Compensation

Salary:

Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

$9,820.70 - Sessional Lecturer I
$10,510.04 - Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
$10,510.04 - Sessional Lecturer II
$10,760.28 - Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term
$10,760.28 - Sessional Lecturer III
$11,030.36 - Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term

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.

Minimum qualifications

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education or a related field; have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Higher Education and the subject area of the course; have practical experience related to the topic of the course; and have successful graduate teaching experience in the subject area of the course and a successful track record of teaching online, preferably using Canvas/Quercus.

Preferred qualifications

n/a

Description of duties

Prepare, organize, and lead this graduate half course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback.

Application instructions

Apply online https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs.

Include a cover letter indicating your expertise in the subject area as well as an explanation of how you will organize this course, your c.v., evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the names and emails of three referees.

Closing Date

11/10/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.