Sessional Lecturer -EDUC 2405U Foundations III: Long Range Planning & Assess+ Field Exper- Fall 2026
Tracking Code: req2121
Frazer Faculty of Education
Number of Sections: 4
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC
Posting Date: July 23, 2026
Closing Date: August 17, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
Course Name and Number: EDUC 2405U - Foundations III: Long Range Planning and Assessment + Field Experience
Location of classes: Downtown Oshawa campus location
Course Start Date: September 8, 2026
Course End Date: December 23, 2026
Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Instructor provides instruction to students in the B.Ed. Program at Ontario Tech University.
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Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment that incorporates mobile devices and wireless connectivity, the Foundations III instructor will contribute to the development and delivery of a dynamic and enhanced pre-service teacher education program. This role requires a forward-thinking educator who models creative, evidence-based approaches to instruction, including the implementation and assessment of course materials and assignments.
Collaboration with faculty colleagues is essential to ensure a cohesive and integrated Bachelor of Education program. The Foundations III instructor will bring a passion for education, change, and learning to the faculty; deliver course content; assess student work; and be available for student consultation during and after the course session. Instructors will meet with the Foundations team at regular intervals throughout the course to co-plan, align content, share updates, and respond to emerging needs. While the Canvas learning management system is overseen by the course lead, instructors are expected to use Canvas to grade student work, communicate regularly, and maintain ongoing engagement with their course sections.
Participation in educational, scholarly, or professional communities within and beyond Ontario will be considered an asset. Additionally, the instructor will support and monitor teacher candidates’ professional growth during their practicum placements.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the pre-service and grade K-12 teaching level.
Required Skills:
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A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
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Evidence of an ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
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Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
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Excellent organizational skills in order to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments, and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
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Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment while integrating a variety of digital technologies
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Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how teachers learn and develop
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A demonstrated understanding of the core content within the OCT accreditation requirements for both course and practicum areas
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Knowledge of education in the Ontario context
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Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning
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Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration
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Evidence of successful integration of theories of learning/teaching within instructional practice
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Evidence of a successful integration of planning, instruction, assessment and cultivating classroom learning communities
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Evidence of an ability to reflect on one’s own professional practice and adapt practices as needed
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Evidence of integration of digital technologies with instructional practice
Education:
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A Master’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
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A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is required
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A PhD would be an asset
Experience:
The successful candidate demonstrates:
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Successful teaching within the K-12 classroom context
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Successful infusion of technologies in practice as purposeful teaching tools for, as, and of learning in the classroom
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Experience in working with teacher candidates during practicum placement
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Demonstrated evidence-based, or research-informed practice
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Successful teaching of Foundations series of courses
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Experience working within an LMS
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Experience working in online learning environments
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 17, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada
