Sessional Lecturer - LHA- Logics and Strategies of Case Study Research; RM

Sessional Lecturer – LHA
1835H – Logics and Strategies of Case Study Research (RM)

Date Posted: 02/26/2026

Req : 47114

Faculty/Division: OISE

Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – LHA
1835H – Logics and Strategies of Case Study Research (RM)

Course

Description:

This course examines the logics and strategies of case study research used in the social sciences, as well as their applications to higher education and related fields. The main goal of the course is to help students develop skills for designing, conducting, evaluating, and critiquing case studies. Hand‑on activities and intensive reading and discussion are employed towards helping students achieve this goal.

This course is designed for graduate students who are interested in conducting case study research as part of their thesis projects and/or future academic and professional work. While the course uses themes related to higher education, this course is appropriate to graduate students from other fields who have had an introduction to qualitative research.

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: No

Class Schedule (Lectures): Tuesday 17:00 – 20:00, Thursday 17:00 – 20:00 Online Synchronous

Sessional Dates Of Appointment: 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; demonstrated experience designing and leading research projects employing case study methods, and a related publication record; have practical experience related to the topic of the course; and have successful graduate teaching experience in the subject area of the course and a successful track record of teaching online, preferably using Canvas/Quercus.

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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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