Sessional Lecturer - CTL- Special Topics in Teaching - Urban Education Curriculum and Pedagogy

Course Number and Title

CTL
5704H – Special Topics in Teaching – Urban Education Curriculum and Pedagogy

This course considers the way the social, cultural, economic and political context of metropolitan areas is related to youth experiences, health and education outcomes. Urban sociology, the social‑psychological and ecological organization as well as the political and economic structure of the city, serves as the interdisciplinary backbone of the course. Understanding the sociology of cities enables stakeholders in urban education (students, parents, teachers, administrators, youth workers, etc.)

to develop more informed positions on particular issues of theory, policy and practice in schools. We will treat parent and student engagement as a primary concern, focusing on how to make urban schools more engaging places for parents and students, particularly those experiencing marginalization on the basis of multiple social identities and categories of difference. In this regard, intersectionality should help us gain a better understanding of who is engaged and who is not, on the basis of which identities, cultural practices, institutional structures, and/or social forces.

Understanding the complexity of parent and student engagement puts us in a better position to develop a more equitable praxis.

Estimated TA Support:
No

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Class

Schedule:

Tuesday 17:00 – 20:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 2026‑05‑01 – 2026‑06‑30

Appointment Percentage: 100

Salary:
Minimum stipend as of May 1, 2025 is $9,647.06 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half‑credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.

• Candidate should possess a doctoral degree or other relevant education and experiences in K‑12 settings in a relevant discipline as well as demonstrated currency and mastery of the subject area. Mastery and currency may be demonstrated but not limited to scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area.
• Expert knowledge of and experience with current anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive initiatives in large urban school systems.
• Mastery and understanding of school system research and policies regarding anti‑racist education.
• Skills related to community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, administration, community partners, professional networks).
• Deep knowledge and experience in contexts, policies and practices of the three divisions (Primary/Junior K‑Gr. 6, Junior/Intermediate Gr. 4‑10, Intermediate/Senior Gr. 7‑12).
• Excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of equity, diversity, anti‑oppressive education, and inclusion required. An Ontario Teaching Certificate is an asset.

• Excellence in leading teachers’ and system professional learning and system change.

Teach this half‑course graduate seminar; be available to students seeking assistance; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.

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.

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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…