Sessional Lecturer - LEAP1001U: Learning Engagement for Academic Purposes - Spring/Summer 2026Tracking Code: req1956Office of Student LifeNumber of Sections: 4Appointment Type: Limited TermSalary Grade: Administered in accordance with of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSACPosting Date: March 24, 2026Closing Date: April17, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)Course Name and Number: LEAP1001U - Learning Engagement for Academic PurposesLocation of classes: North Oshawa Campus, In-personCourse Start Date: May 11, 2026Course End Date: August 11, 2026Reporting to the Manager, Student Learning Support in the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the Teaching and Learning Centre's course LEAP 1001U.To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above:Position Information:Sessional instructors will follow provided lesson plans, facilitate in-class discussion, respond to student questions, and collaborate with the primary lecture instructor to assess student work. Candidates must review the LEAP training manual and attend a required training session prior to teaching.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Learning Engagement for Academic Purposes (LEAP 1001U) is a credit course that supports students in developing academic literacies such as time management, wellbeing, study strategies, and effective learning habits. The Teaching and Learning Centre invites applications from qualified individuals to serve as sessional instructors responsible for designing and delivering the academic coaching component of the course, including facilitating learning activities, guiding student skill development, and assessing progress. Note that this position is a 0.5 fractional sessional position.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 demonstrate experience as the primary instructor of record for credit-bearing or formally assessed post-secondary courses in remedial, developmental, academic upgrading, or academic literacy contexts.Required Skills:
Applicants should demonstrate measurable impact on student persistence, retention, or academic skill development, and experience implementing structured academic literacy curricula aligned with institutional learning outcomes and student retention initiatives.
Education:
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field focused on post-secondary teaching and learning; a doctorate is highly preferred.
Experience:
Evidence of designing syllabi, learning activities, assessments, and rubrics; evaluating student work; and providing formative and summative feedback is required. Questions about the position should be directed to teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca
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 April17, 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 , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's .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
