Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 1315U PJ The Arts - Fall 2026
Tracking Code: req2125
Frazer Faculty of Education
Number of Sections: 5
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 1315U - PJ The Arts
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.
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Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
The instructor will plan, prepare, and deliver engaging instruction in the Primary/Junior Arts course, drawing on demonstrated expertise in at least two of the four Ontario Arts curriculum strands: Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Working collaboratively with another Arts instructor whose expertise complements their own, the successful candidate will contribute to a cohesive course that reflects the breadth of the Ontario Arts curriculum.
The instructor will design learning experiences that engage teacher candidates in learning in, about, and through the arts, with an emphasis on the creative process, accessibility, equity, cultural responsiveness, and interdisciplinary connections. Responsibilities include modelling effective arts pedagogy, integrating inclusive and inquiry-based instructional approaches, and fostering teacher candidates' understanding of authentic, equitable, and curriculum aligned assessment and evaluation practices.
The instructor will provide timely and constructive feedback to teacher candidates and foster reflective professional practice. The instructor will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency across course sections.
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-12 teaching level.
Required Skills:
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A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
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Excellent communication and collaborative 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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Knowledge of arts education in the Ontario context
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Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment
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Evidence of the integration of theories of learning/teaching into instructional practice
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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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Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how teachers learn and develop
Education:
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A master’s degree in education is required
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A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is required
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An undergraduate degree in an arts discipline (e.g., Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Music) or equivalent professional additional qualifications is required.
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A PhD would be an asset
Experience:
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Successful K–12 teaching experience in Arts education
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Demonstrated substantial teaching experience in at least two of the four Ontario Arts curriculum strands
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Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and assessing Arts learning aligned with the Ontario curriculum
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Experience integrating inquiry, creativity, and authentic assessment into classroom practice
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Experience integrating accessibility, equity, and culturally responsive pedagogies into Arts education
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Successful teaching in an Ontario pre-service teacher education program is an asset
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Experience teaching in an online learning environment is an asset
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
