Sessional Lecturer - LHA: Developing and Organizing People in Education

Sessional Lecturer – LHA
1013H:
Developing and Organizing People in Education

University: University of Toronto – Woodsworth College

Faculty/Division: OISE

Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Number &

Title:

LHA
1013H:
Developing and Organizing People in Education

Course

Description:

This course examines how to effectively develop the people who work in education throughout their careers. The course includes attention to different education systems’ approaches to developing and organizing people in education in Canada and internationally. Topics for investigation include induction, mentoring, coaching, effective continuing professional learning and development, leading and developing educators including performance appraisal and support, and leadership development for aspiring and current school and system leaders.

Estimated enrollment: 25 students

TA support: No

Class

Schedule:

Asynchronous

Term: May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy or a related field;
• have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Educational Leadership and Policy and the subject area of the course;
• have professional, advocacy, and/or knowledge mobilization experience in the area of PK-12 Educational Leadership and Policy;
• have successful post‑secondary teaching experience and a successful track record of teaching online, preferably using Canvas/Quercus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching graduate-level courses.
• Experience teaching in the subject area of the course.

Description of Duties:

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

Application Instructions: Apply online at  Include a cover letter indicating your expertise in the subject area, your c.v., evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the names and emails of three referees.

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

Note that rates stipulated in the collective agreement prevail if they differ.

Closing Date: 03/22/2026 11:59PM EDT

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