Sessional Lecturer - CTL- Anti-Discriminatory Education

Position: Sessional Lecturer - CTL7009H - Anti-Discriminatory Education
Sessional Lecturer - CTL
7009H - Anti-Discriminatory Education
Course number and title:  CTL
7009H - Anti-Discriminatory Education

Course description:  This course inquires into a range of equity issues including: teacher candidates' (TC) own biases, dispositions, ideas and positionality; relationships between and among students, teachers, community, administrators and families; the ways in which systemic oppress ions operate within K-12 schooling in Ontario and beyond; and the interlocking social, economic and political (re) production of inequalities (including but not limited to race, indigeneity, class, gender, sexuality, ability, language, age and religion).

The course develops TC capacity to interrogate and challenge multiple forms of discriminatory practices within education, seeking to develop TC's understandings of theories and practices of pedagogies of liberation within daily life in schools. This course is normally open only to students in the Teaching program. This special pathway course is for students in the Black Future Educators Pathway (BFEP).

The successful applicant will have extensive experience with BFEP and in-depth knowledge of its mission and how and why it supports Black-identifying TCs in the MT program to be future teachers of Ontario.

Sessional dates of appointment:

- Salary:  As of September 1, 2026, the minimum stipend is $ (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2027, the minimum stipend is $ (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience

Demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter

Demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant

Demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher-candidates' professional learning

Have experience with curriculum development, designing, and facilitating lessons

Have extensive experience with the Black Future Educators’ Pathway (BFEP)

Demonstrate depth of knowledge of BFEP’s mission and the key elements that contribute to the success of BFEP.

Demonstrate experience as a transformative leader in anti-Black racism, equity and social justice

Have demonstrated strengths and skills in communication and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset.

Description of duties:  Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work. Attend a pre-course planning/preparation meeting with the course instructional team, attend MT All-Instructor Meetings (AIM) and submit course syllabus as requested by the department.

Diversity Statement:  The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Accessibility Statement:  The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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