Sessional Lecturer - CTL7013H - Arts in Education (Visual Arts)

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach CTL7013H: Arts in Education (Visual Arts). The course introduces research-informed teaching for grades 4–10, focusing on curriculum, design, pedagogy, assessment, and inquiry within a Master of Teaching context.

Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree or equivalent experience, teaching excellence (including online), and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Currency and mastery in the course subject matter.
• Excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant.
• Knowledge and practice of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes.
• Evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.
• Attend course planning meetings and MT All-Instructor Meetings; submit course syllabus as requested.

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - CTL7013H - Arts in Education (Visual Arts)

Course number and title: CTL7013H - Arts in Education (Visual Arts)

Course description: An introduction to research-informed teaching and professional learning in Visual Arts Education for students in grades 4 to 10. For each of these disciplines, the course explores Ministry curriculum, lesson design and planning, pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, and research in light of contemporary educational theory and practice. This course is open only to students in the Master of Teaching program.

Estimated TA support: No

Estimated course enrolment: 35

Class schedule: Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00

Sessional dates of appointment: 2026-09-01 - 2027-04-30

Appointment percentage: 33.33

Salary: As of September 1, 2026, the minimum stipend is $9972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2027, the minimum stipend is $9972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience,
• Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter;
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant;
• Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher-candidates' professional learning;
• An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Description of duties

Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work. Attend a pre-course planning/preparation meeting with the course instructional team, attend MT All-Instructor Meetings (AIM) and submit course syllabus as requested by the department.

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.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to 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].

Job Segment: Curriculum, Equity, Education, Finance, Research

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.