Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - EDS285H5F The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and Artificial Intelligence
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:
EDS285H5 F The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and Artificial Intelligence

Course description: 

This course will explore research on emerging digital models, learning pods, platforms, apps and policies that seek to further customize, enhance and bring greater equity to education through technology. From the initiation of open courseware, to the inception of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, ALC classrooms, makerspaces and the “shared economy”, this course will foster a culture of digital innovation to investigate, accelerate, test and study new possibilities and advancements in the field of educational technology.

Estimated course enrolment: 55

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule: Wednesdays 3pm - 5pm

(Please see ttb.utoronto.ca)

[NOTE: The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $9,930.79 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,326.62 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $10,570.02 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications:

Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field is required, with specialization in educational technology or a related field.

Background in artificial intelligence, immersive technology, gaming, and virtual reality (VR) is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, is preferred.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Description of duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours; development, administration and marking of assignments,tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; order all necessary readings; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application instructions:

Applicants should send all of the requested documents below to the Department of Language Studies by email to jobslanguagestudies.utm@utoronto.ca by the posted deadline: 

1.    Unit 3 application form (please submit your information on the MS form: https://forms.office.com/r/RR1V9KtD0Y and “print to PDF” to save a copy of the submission)

2.    Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)

3.    Current academic CV

4.    Most recent course evaluations (if any)

Please do not apply on this website; only applications submitted to the email address above will be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.

The deadline to apply is July 22, 2024.