Sessional Lecturer - NEWYY - Community Engaged Learning

Sessional Lecturer – NEW
495Y1Y – Community Engaged Learning

Req : 48830 |
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science |
Department: New College |
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

This position seeks a sessional lecturer to teach the course NEW
495Y1Y – Community Engaged Learning:
Critical and Creative Perspectives on the Non‑Profit Sector from September 1, 2026 to May 6, 2027. The role is in‑person and may adapt to changing circumstances.

• Enrolment estimate: 27 students
• Estimated TA support: 60 hours
• Lecture schedule:
  Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sessional Lecturer I: $19,994.95 per academic year (standard). Long‑term equivalents range from $21,398.43 to $22,457.80 depending on experience.

Design, develop and deliver course content; administer and grade assignments, tests and exams; calculate and submit grades; hold regular office hours; facilitate critical reflection by connecting theory to students’ community work; coordinate with the CEL coordinator on assignments, seminars, guest speakers, field trips and workshops.

• Completed or near completion of a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a related field.
• Academic background in social justice education; familiarity with innovative, anti‑oppressive, community‑facing pedagogies.
• Research/teaching experience in at least one of the following: critical pedagogy, community‑based participatory research, political economy, social movement histories, or the study of power, state violence and capital.

• Experience teaching equity and social justice issues in a university setting.
• Track record guiding diverse student cohorts through off‑campus placements, action research, and community‑led projects.

Submit a consolidated application package (PDF or Word) to:

• c/o New College Program Administrator,
• e‑mail: .

Application must include:

• A detailed letter of application;
• An updated curriculum vitae;
• Names and contact information for two referees (or two reference letters);
• Evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available;
• The CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

All applications should be submitted in full by 7 16 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT
. Only applications sent to the above e‑mail will be considered.

The University of Toronto welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates who are Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, or people of diverse sexual and gender identities. A brief diversity survey will be part of your application; participation is voluntary and confidential.

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