Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 1302U PJ Digital Literacies I: Language Arts and Dig Technolog - Fall 2026

ontariotechu • Oshawa, ON

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sessional Lecturer will provide instruction to B.Ed students in the Faculty of Education. The primary responsibility is to develop and teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description. The Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session. This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in education is required.
• An undergraduate degree in English, Media Studies or Digital Communications is required.
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is required.
• Demonstrated strong potential for excellent teaching contributions.
• Proven aptitude for teaching at the pre-service and/or K-6 teaching level.
• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Evidence of an ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students.
• Excellent organizational skills in order to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments, and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner.
• Evidence of the integration of digital literacies and literacy theories of learning/teaching into instructional practice.
• Evidence of an ability to reflect on one’s own professional practice and adapt practices as needed.
• Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration.
• Evidence of integration of digital technologies with instructional practice.
• Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how teachers learn and develop.
• Knowledge of education in the Ontario context.
• Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment.
• Certification that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD is an asset.
• Successful teaching within the K-6 classroom context.
• Successful infusion of digital technologies in practice as purposeful teaching tools for, as, and of learning in the classroom.
• Demonstrated evidence-based, or research-informed practice.
• Successful teaching in an Ontario pre-service teacher education program is an asset.
• Experience working within an LMS.
• Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description.
• Deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments.
• Prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments.
• Be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level