Course number and title: CTL7009H - Anti-Discriminatory Education
Course description: : This course inquires into a range of equity issues including: teacher candidates' (TC) own biases, dispositions, ideas and positionality; relationships between and among students, teachers, community, administrators and families; the ways in which systemic oppressions operate within K-12 schooling in Ontario and beyond; and the interlocking social, economic and political (re)production of inequalities (including but not limited to race, indigeneity, class, gender, sexuality, ability, language, age and religion). The course develops TC capacity to interrogate and challenge multiple forms of discriminatory practices within education, seeking to develop TC's understandings of theories and practices of pedagogies of liberation within daily life in schools. This course is normally open only to students in the Teaching program. This special pathway course is for students in the Black Future Educators Pathway (BFEP). The successful applicant will have extensive experience with BFEP and in-depth knowledge of its mission and how and why it supports Black-identifying TCs in the MT program to be future teachers of Ontario.
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: 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 must:
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
Have experience with curriculum development, designing, and facilitating lessons
Have extensive experience with the Black Future Educators’ Pathway (BFEP)
Demonstrate depth of knowledge of BFEP’s mission and the key elements that contribute to the success of BFEP.
Demonstrate experience as a transformative leader in anti-Black racism, equity and social justice
Have demonstrated strengths and skills in communication and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications: An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset.
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.
Please apply at: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs
Apply here: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs
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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
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