Sessional Lecturer - LHA1822H - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

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

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate and possess a successful track record in teaching and scholarship in this area. Responsibilities include course preparation and evaluation of student work. This role is in-person with a salary range up to $11,030.36.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship in the Higher Education field.
• Practical experience related to the course topic required.
• Successful graduate teaching experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and lead a graduate half course.
• Provide assistance to students between classes.
• Evaluate student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Demonstrated record of scholarship

Practical experience in higher education

Successful graduate teaching experience

Teaching online experience (preferably with Canvas)

Education

Doctorate in Higher Education or related field

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 10/22/2025
Req ID: 45715
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – LHA1822H - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Course description:

This course develops an understanding of the principles of teaching and learning in higher education, and it develops skills in the practice of teaching in higher education.

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: No

Class schedule (Lectures):

In Person, Tuesday 17:00 - 20:00

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

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.

Qualifications

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.

Please note: this course is to be delivered entirely in in-person format on Tuesdays 5-8pm, with in-person office hours for student meetings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

n/a

Responsibilities

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: 11/11/2025, 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.