Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 1302U PJ Digital Literacies I: Language Arts and Dig Technolog - Fall 2026
Tracking Code: req2119
Frazer Faculty of Education
Number of Sections: 3
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 5, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
Course Name and Number: EDUC 1302U - PJ Digital Literacies I: Language Arts and Digital Technology
Location of classes: Downtown Oshawa campus location
Course Start Date: September 8, 2026
Course End Date: December 23, 2026
Reporting to the Dean and working in close collaboration with the BEd Program Director, the Sessional Instructor provides instruction to B.Ed students in the Faculty of Education.
To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code form above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca/content.php?catoid=63&navoid=2848.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. The Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.
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 a demonstrated strong potential for excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the pre-service and/or K-6 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 the integration of digital literacies and literacy theories of learning/teaching into 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 teaching that fosters reflection, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration
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Evidence of integration of digital technologies with instructional practice
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Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning
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Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how teachers learn and develop
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Knowledge of education in the Ontario context
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Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment
Education:
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A master’s degree in education is required
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An undergraduate degree in English, Media Studies or Digital Communications 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 is an asset
Experience:
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Successful teaching within the K-6 classroom context
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Successful infusion of digital technologies in practice as purposeful teaching tools for, as, and of learning in the classroom
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Demonstrated evidence-based, or research-informed practice
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Successful teaching in an Ontario pre-service teacher education program is an asset
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Experience working within an LMS
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 5, 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
