Sessional Lecturer - EDUC 1315U PJ The Arts - Fall 2026

Tracking Code: req2125

Frazer Faculty of Education

Number of Sections: 5

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: July 23, 2026

Closing Date: August 5, 2026(7:00 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: EDUC 1315U - PJ The Arts

Location of classes: Downtown Oshawa campus location

Course Start Date: September 8, 2026

Course End Date: December 23, 2026

Reporting to the Dean and working in close collaboration with the BEd Program Director, the Sessional Instructor provides instruction to B.Ed students in the Faculty of Education.

Course description link:

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The instructor will plan, prepare, and deliver engaging instruction in the Primary/Junior Arts course, drawing on demonstrated expertise in at least two of the four Ontario Arts curriculum strands: Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Working collaboratively with another Arts instructor whose expertise complements their own, the successful candidate will contribute to a cohesive course that reflects the breadth of the Ontario Arts curriculum.

The instructor will design learning experiences that engage teacher candidates in learning in, about, and through the arts, with an emphasis on the creative process, accessibility, equity, cultural responsiveness, and interdisciplinary connections. Responsibilities include modelling effective arts pedagogy, integrating inclusive and inquiry-based instructional approaches,



and fostering teacher candidates' understanding of authentic, equitable, and curriculum aligned assessment and evaluation practices.

The instructor will provide timely and constructive feedback to teacher candidates and foster reflective professional practice. The instructor will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency across course sections.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong potential for excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the pre-service and/or K-12 teaching level.

Required Skills:

- A proven commitment to providing creative and inclusive teaching strategies
- Excellent communication and collaborative 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 to respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
- Knowledge of arts education in the Ontario context
- Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment
- Evidence of the integration of theories of learning/teaching into instructional practice




- Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration
- Evidence of integration of digital technologies with instructional practice
- Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how teachers learn and develop

Education:

- A master’s degree in education is required
- A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is required
- An undergraduate degree in an arts discipline (e.g., Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Music) or equivalent professional additional qualifications is required.
- A PhD would be an asset

Experience:

- Successful K–12 teaching experience in Arts education
- Demonstrated substantial teaching experience in at least two of the four Ontario Arts curriculum strands
- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and assessing Arts learning aligned with the Ontario curriculum
- Experience integrating inquiry, creativity, and authentic assessment into classroom practice
- Experience integrating accessibility, equity, and culturally responsive pedagogies into Arts education
- Successful teaching in an Ontario pre-service teacher education program is an asset
- Experience teaching in an online learning environment is an asset

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.

Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada

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