Sessional Lecturer - CTL7027Y - Curriculum and Teaching in Social Science: General - Intermediate/Se

Course number and title: CTL7027Y - Curriculum and Teaching in Social Science: General - Intermediate/Senior

Course description: This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach students Social Science at the Grade 7-12level in a thoughtful and interactive way. It focuses primarily on Social Science at the Senior level.Teacher candidates will explore a variety of teaching techniques, which are useful in teaching and assessing today's students as they experience the current Social Science curriculum.   Teacher candidates will also have an opportunity to engage in inquiry and examine unique ways for presenting Social Science content. Examining classroom practice and methods, curriculum and program materials are an important component of the process. As well, the interdependence of these components, their link with theory and contemporary issues will be considered.   Techniques such as discussion, presentations, inquiry, and active participation that incorporate individual and group learning will be employed. Opportunities for sharing of ideas and experiences from field placements will be provided in the context of the classroom setting.   Two important ideas that will be emphasized throughout the program are: how to make Social Science meaningful for children, and how to promote positive attitudes.

Estimated TA support: No

Estimated course enrolment : 35

Class schedule : Monday 13:00 - 16:00, Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00

Sessional dates of appointment: 2026-09-01 - 2027-04-30

Appointment percentage: 100

Salary : As of September 1, 2026, the minimum stipend is $9972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. 

As of January 1, 2027, the minimum stipend is $ $9972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.                                                                   

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates:   1. Should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience,  2. Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter;   3. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant;  4. Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion;   5. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher-candidates' professional learning;   6. An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

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.

Application Procedure: Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters.

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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Please note:  Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.