Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 2408U PJ Coding and Communication - 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 :

• 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 successful teaching, including via appropriately challenging inquiry- or problem-based lessons, at the pre-service and / or K to 6 levels;
• Knowledge of K to 6 coding and computational thinking initiatives in the Ontario context;
• Evidence of a successful integration of planning, instruction, assessment and cultivating classroom learning communities;
• 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.

Education :

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study;
• A Master’s degree in education is required;
• A PhD is an asset.

Experience :

• Successful teaching within the K to 6 classroom with hands-on coding, computational thinking, and digital communication;
• 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;
• Experience working in online learning platforms is an asset.
• Experience teaching in a virtual environment is an asset.
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