[Hiring] Sessional Lecturer - Games and Simulations for Learning @ontariotechu

Role Description

The Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the BA ESDT Program within the Frazer Faculty of Education. 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 following completion of the course session.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.
• A strong research and program development background in the theories and applications of games, STEAM, simulations, and other similar areas in relation to learning for K-12 environments.
• Direct experience working with K-12 students in the development and leading of formal and informal learning experiences.
• Development and editing experience of inclusive digital games and STEAM-based programming.
• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong evidence demonstrating theoretical and practical background in developing and delivering interactive and inclusive programs grounded in research focused on the theories of pedagogical and/or andagogical practices.
• High level of skill in designing and leading interactive asynchronous and synchronous online environments using multiple authentic assessment strategies.
• Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning in undergraduate Education Studies programs.
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams, and the ability to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.

Requirements

• A master’s of education, with research experience in games, STEAM, digital learning environments is required.
• A PH.D. (or equivalent) in education focused on games, STEAM, digital learning environments is preferred.
• 2+ years teaching online.
• Experience in developing and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated experience in meaningfully and effectively integrating technology in an online learning environment, including synchronous, asynchronous, and blended modes.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching about learning research in a faculty of education.
• 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 August 26, 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, while 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.

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.