Sessional Lecturer - CTL7013H - Arts in Education (Visual Arts)

Course number and title: CTL7013H - Arts in Education (Visual Arts)

Course description: An introduction to research-informed teaching and professional learning in Visual Arts Education for students in grades 4 to 10. For each of these disciplines, the course explores Ministry curriculum, lesson design and planning, pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, and research in light of contemporary educational theory and practice. This course is open only to students in the Master of Teaching program.

Estimated TA support: No

Estimated course enrolment : 35

Class schedule : Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00

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

Appointment percentage: 33.33

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.