Sessional Lecturer: CTL7026Y – Curriculum and Teaching in Science: General

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Sessional Lecturer: CTL7026Y – Curriculum and Teaching in Science: General

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 06/28/2024
Req ID: 38289
Faculty/Division: OISE/UT
Department: Dept of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to the teaching of Intermediate and senior Science. It consists of a series of lectures, seminars, and laboratory workshops designed to emphasize the expectations, pedagogy, methodology, and content of science. The course is designed to assist students to explore: the teaching and learning process, the pedagogical considerations in teaching science; and the challenges of teaching science as a curriculum subject in schools with a diverse student population and research in science education. It is also designed to help develop the knowledge and skills of curriculum development within the context of curriculum theory and to support personal reflection within the context of contemporary classrooms or other education settings.Estimated course enrolment: 30Estimated TA support: NoneClass schedule: See job application site for schedule and mode of teachingSessional dates of appointment: Sep. 2024 to Apr. 2025Salary: As of May 01, 2024, the minimum stipend is $9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage. 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:
1. Should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience,
2. Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter;
3. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant;
4. Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
5. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher-candidates’ professional learning;
6. An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset.Preferred qualifications: NADescription of duties: Prepare, organize, and teach this course graduate seminar; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.Additional Notes: See job application site for additional notes, if any.Application instructions: Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover-letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters. Please apply at:Closing Date: 07/22/2024, 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.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.

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:33:17 GMT

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