Sessional Lecturer -CURS 4301U Curriculum Studies I: I/S Chemistry/Physics - Fall 2024

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.

In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, 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 willhave demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude forteaching at the pre-service and / or grade 7-12 teaching level.

Required Skills :

• Knowledge of grades 7 to 12 Science education (with a focus on chemistry / physics) in the Ontario context;
• Demonstrated understanding of core content within the OCT accreditation requirements;
• Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment that integrates a variety of digital technologies;
• Evidence of the integration of subject-specific theories of learning / teaching into instructional practice, including task design and development;
• Evidence of implementing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies;
• Evidence of an ability to critically reflect on one’s own professional practice and adapt practices as needed;
• Evidence of an ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment;
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students;
• 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;
• Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, problem solving and independence;
• Evidence of a successful integration of planning, instruction, assessment and cultivating classroom learning communities;
• Openness to new and diverse perspectives for the learning and teaching of chemistry, physics, and science; and
• Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how beginning teachers learn and develop.

Education :

• A Master’s degree in Education or equivalent is required;
• An undergraduate degree in a scientific field related to chemistry / physics is required;
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is required;
• A PhD in education or a related relevant field of study is an asset.

Experience :

• Successful experience teaching science and chemistry / physics at the grades 7-12 and / or pre-service levels;
• Successful infusion of technologies in practice as purposeful teaching tools for, as, and of learning in the classroom
• Demonstrated evidence-based, or research-informed practice
• Successful teaching in an Ontario pre-service teacher education program is an asset
• Experience working within an LMS
• Experience working in online learning platforms is an asset.
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