About the Role
This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to the teaching of Intermediate and senior Science. It consists of a series of lectures, seminars, and laboratory workshops designed to emphasize the expectations, pedagogy, methodology, and content of science. The course is designed to assist students to explore the teaching and learning process, pedagogical considerations in teaching science, and the challenges of teaching science as a curriculum subject in schools with a diverse student population and research in science education. It is also designed to help develop the knowledge and skills of curriculum development within the context of curriculum theory and to support personal reflection within the context of contemporary classrooms or other education settings.
Responsibilities
- 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)
- Submit course syllabus as requested by the department
Requirements
- 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
- An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset
Work Type
- Sessional
- 100% appointment
Education Level
- Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum stipend of $9972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course as of September 1, 2026
- Minimum stipend of $9972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course as of January 1, 2027
- Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage
Benefits
- Inclusive of vacation pay
About the Company
- This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
- 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.
- 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.
