Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 3299U Special Topics Elective: Education of Students with ASD - Fall 2024

Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above.

In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, 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.

The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will have demonstratedexcellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at thepre-service and / or K-12 teaching level.

Required Skills :

The successful candidate will have ademonstrated strong potential for excellent teaching contributions with aproven aptitude for action research, reflection in professional practice andprofessional development, and teaching at the pre-service and / or K - 12 levelsas well as demonstrating :

• Evidence of a successful integration of planning, instruction, assessment and cultivating classroom learning communities;
• Evidence of integration of digital technologies with instructional practice;
• Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment that integrates a variety of digital technologies;
• A proven commitment to implementing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies;
• Evidence of an ability to critically reflect on one’s own professional practice and adapt practices as needed;
• 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;
• Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, problem solving and independence;
• Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Ontario’s special education programs specific to ASD, and how classroom teachers can integrate evidence-based practices to support children and youth with ASD;
• Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how beginning teachers learn and develop.

Education :

• A Master’s degree in education, with a focus on psychology, special education, or related subject area is required;
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is an asset;
• A PhD is an asset.

Required Experience :

• The successful candidate demonstrates :
• Successful teaching at the pre-service and / or K-12 level;
• Successful infusion of technologies in practice as purposeful teaching tools for, as, and of learning in the classroom;
• Demonstrated evidence-based, research-informed practice;

Successful teaching incorporating an LMS, fully online learning platforms; and

Success in building learning communities.