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Sessional Lecturer - LHA1031H - Educational Policy Analysis

Description

Course number and title: LHA1031H - Educational Policy Analysis

This course provides students interested in educational policy analysis with a working understanding of the relevant conceptual, methodological, ethical, and political issues. In this course, students conduct in-depth analysis of educational policy issues that are in recent public discourse as well as those that they are personally interested in. Students are guided through relevant readings, class discussions, and assignments to examine the different aspects of educational policy: historical, political, social, and personal. We also examine different educational policy issues from the perspectives of different stakeholders: students, family, teachers/educators, unions, administrators, bureaucrats/civil servants, politicians, and society-at-large.

Course assignments support students in learning how to frame an educational issue; critique and analyze policies through a critical and anti-colonial perspective; use existing research evidence to analyze the implications of the issue and to develop options for addressing the issue; collaborate with stakeholders; and communicate policy issues with different audiences. Visits by guest speakers will ensure that students are exposed to a range of policy topics as well as contrasting framing and communication styles. Major assignments for the class will consist of carrying out in-depth policy analysis or some of the aspects of an applied research project.

TU 13:00-16:00 @ OI 5260

In Person

Sessional dates of appointment

January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy; have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Educational Leadership and Policy and the subject area of the course; have qualified, advocacy,



and/or knowledge mobilization experience in the area of PK-12 Educational Leadership and Policy; and have successful post-secondary teaching experience and a successful track record of teaching courses using Canvas/Quercus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching graduate-level courses. Experience teaching in the subject area of the course.

Description of duties

Prepare, organize, and lead this graduate half course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback.

Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

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.

Closing Date

11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.





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📌 Sessional LecturerH - Educational Policy Analysis (Toronto)
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