Sessional Lecturer - LHA- Student Development Theory

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Date Posted: 02/26/2026

Req : 47117

Faculty/Division: OISE

Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Sessional Lecturer – LHA
1854H - Student Development Theory

This course examines the origins, present status, challenges and future directions of student development within the context of higher education in western society. Sessions will review the evidence from research and practice that identify key factors influencing student development in postsecondary education. Discussions will focus on the changing nature of students in higher education, the role of institutional policy, structure and function in facilitating student development and pathways to student success and retention.

In addition, the social, psychological and cultural foundations of the student personnel movement as well as the role and functions of student services staff in colleges and universities will be examined.

25 students

No

Monday 17:00 - 20:00, Wednesday 17:00 - 20:00

In Person

July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026

• Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education or a related field;
• Have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Higher Education and the subject area of the course;
• Have practical experience related to the topic of the course;
• Have successful graduate teaching experience in the subject area of the course and a successful track record of teaching online, preferably using Canvas/Quercus;
• Must have 2+ years of work experience in student services or student affairs.

n/a

Prepare, organize, and lead this graduate half course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback.

Apply online

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.

• 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

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.

03/22/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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