Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 5306GYouth, Media and Popular Culture - Spring 2024

Location

Oshawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 5306GYouth, Media and Popular Culture - Spring 2024

Tracking Code: req997

Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

Number of Sections: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date: February 14, 2024

Closing Date: March 11, 2024

Course Name and Number: EDUC 5306G - Youth, Media and Popular Culture

Location of classes: Synchronous Online

Course Start Date: May 6, 2024

Course End Date: August 11, 2024

Reporting to the Dean and working in close collaboration with the Graduate Program Director, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to graduate students in the Faculty of Education.

To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above:

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 will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level.

Required Skills:

• An extensive background in theory related to the social construction of youth and the representations of social identities in media, classrooms and social spaces.
  
• An extensive background teaching graduate level courses that explore the impact of media and popular culture on education for youth / young adults.
  
• A comprehensive understanding of research exploring the intersection of the technology, education, and social justice.
  
• A strong ability to design and lead interactive, collaborative learning experiences in an online learning environment.
  
• A good understanding of adult and graduate education.
  
• Sound knowledge of appropriate and effective assessment / evaluation of graduate student performance.
  
• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
  
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate students in an education program.
  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as ZOOM.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas.
  Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and
• students.
  
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments, and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner.

Education:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required

Experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching excellence in courses that explore the intersection of education, popular culture and youth/young adult experiences.

• The ideal candidate will have:
  • a minimum of two years teaching experience at the graduate level
    
  • experience teaching courses that explore the intersection of education, popular culture and youth/young adult experiences.
    
  • experience designing and teaching synchronous online graduate courses

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 March 11, 2024 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 and Indigenous Peoples 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

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