Sessional Lecturer – EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

Job title: Sessional Lecturer – EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

Job description: Job Posting Sessional Lecturer – EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:
EDS275H5S Mass Media and Debunking the Myths of Education

Course description:

This course explores prevailing myths about education. It invites students to critically examine consensus and controversy in the media while unpacking some of the research underpinning commonly held beliefs about curriculum, students, teachers, and education systems. The ability to interpret and assess the merits of news, fake news, research, and social media content is an increasingly important skill in a data rich world. This course will have a strong emphasis on critical reading, analysis and evaluation.

Estimated course enrolment: 45

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule: Mondays 11-13:00 (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga are expected to be delivered in-person in Winter 2022. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the University).

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022

Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I – $8489.67 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term – $8869.25 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II – $9085.58 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III – $9301.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

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: Applicants should have a completed a graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Education or related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogy; demonstrated ability infusing the practice of teaching with current research; current knowledge of ethical and legal principles of teaching and their application to pedagogy; and at least 5 years experience in curriculum design.

Preferred qualifications: OCT is preferred with experience working in an elementary or secondary school. Experience instructing in a teacher education program is also preferred.

Description of duties:

Preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application instructions:

Applicants should send a letter of application and CV to the attention of the Department of Language Studies: by e-mail to:

Deadline to apply is November 18, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

Company: University of Toronto

Expected salary: $8489.67 per month

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:54:43 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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