Sessional Lecturer – CSE345H1: Equity and Activism in Education

Date Posted: 03/05/2025

Req ID: 41994

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: New College Prog

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description: 

The Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity Program at New College seeks a sessional lecturer from May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 for the following in-person course:

CSE345H1F: Equity and Activism in Education

CSE345H1 – Examines contemporary issues in education and schooling from a social justice and equity perspective. Engages with a variety of theoretical frameworks including anti-homophobia education, critical pedagogy, critical race theory, decolonizing knowledges, and intersectionality. Includes an overview of educational activist projects.

Enrolment Estimate: 21 students

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST

Note: This course will be delivered in an in-person format. However, please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department

Salary: 

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90

Sessional Lecturer I (Long-term): $9,930.79

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77

Sessional Lecturer II (Long-term): $10,326.62

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76

Sessional Lecturer III (Long-term): $10,570.02

Minimum Qualifications

Completed or nearly completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) required. Academic background in social justice education and familiarity with anti-oppressive pedagogies. The candidate should have a research and/or teaching background in or across the following areas of scholarship: critical anti-racist education; decolonial pedagogies; gender in education; anti-homophobia education; critical disability studies in education; pedagogies of solidarity.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the university level preferred. Background or experience working with small groups on issues related to social justice education is preferred.

This course is being offered to both CSES students and students currently enrolled in the Transitional Year Programme (TYP). TYP is a full-time, eight-month access-to-University program intended for adults who do not have the formal qualifications for university admission. The program has its roots in the Black community in Toronto, having emerged out of two community summer programs in 1969 and 1970, which prepared a small number of students for entry into York University. TYP is meant for those who were unable to acquire the opportunity to finish high school and or gain the necessary qualifications to enter university due to financial problems, family difficulties or other circumstances resulting from systemic inequity. The Program actively encourages applications from members of the Indigenous, Black and LGBTQ communities, sole-support parents, persons with disabilities, neurodiversity, and individuals from working-class and under-class backgrounds of all ethnicities.

Responsibilities

Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; and holding regular office hours.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.

Application Process

Applicants should submit — in one consolidated application package (e.g., PDF or Word document) — (1) a detailed letter of application; (2) an updated curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; (4) evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and (5) the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form.

Applications should be sent, by March 26, 2025, to:

CRITICAL STUDIES IN EQUITY AND SOLIDARITY

c/o New College Program Administrator

E-mail: nc.hiring@utoronto.ca

Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.

Closing Date: 03/26/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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