[Hiring] Sessional Lecturer - AI in Education @ontariotechu

Role Description

The Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the Frazer Faculty of Education, reporting to the Dean and collaborating closely with the BA EDST Program Director. The primary responsibility is to develop and teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level.

• Deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach.
• Utilize a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments.
• Prepare, deliver, and grade all course material and assignments.
• Be available for consultation with students during and after the course session.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with teaching with, and about, Artificial Intelligence.

Requirements

• A strong theoretical and practical background in Artificial Intelligence in K-12 and post-secondary environments.
• Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and authentic assessment.
• Proven ability to integrate technology by designing and leading interactive, inclusive learning experiences.
• Evidence of flexible support for adult students in online learning.
• Use of authentic assessment techniques that foster reflection, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated excellence of at least 2+ years in teaching undergraduate/graduate students in an education program.
• Knowledge and experience with digital learning tools including Canvas, Zoom, and Google Meets.
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable.

Education

• A PhD in Education with a focus on education technology OR
• A Master’s Degree in education complemented by a research focus in educational technology OR
• Specialist Qualifications in educational technologies.

Experience

• Preference will be given to those candidates with:
• 2+ years experience in proactively advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and learning.
• 2+ years experience teaching online with synchronous and asynchronous components, using a Problem-based learning model.
• 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until April 22, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Description

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization, and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, especially encouraging applications from:

• First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America
• Racialized persons
• Persons with disabilities
• 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 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.

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