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Faculty of Education, Teaching and Learning with Technology

The Faculty of Education is one of the leading faculties of education in Canada. Through our research, scholarship and innovative programs we enact our mission of reinventing education for a diverse, complex world.

The Faculty of Education, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a two-year teaching-stream contractually limited appointment in Teaching and Learning with Technology at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream to commence July 1, 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to teach specific courses on teaching and learning with digital technology in schools in the Bachelor of Education program. Also required will be the teaching of methods courses in a school subject area(s) that focus on integrating and infusing technology into the curriculum. Graduate teaching may be available for qualified candidates. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

A PhD or a PhD by the start of the appointment in education or related field, a minimum of five years of teaching experience in K to 12 schools, and teacher certification are required for the position. The successful applicant must be able to provide documented evidence of excellence in teaching and demonstrate commitment to pedagogy with the potential for programmatic leadership. A record of publishing in academic or professional journals and speaking at professional or academic conferences is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or potential for excellence in teaching university-level courses through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education, technology enhanced learning and community-based learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to pedagogy and student success, the capacity to bring a theoretical and practical orientation to teaching, learning and program design, and demonstrate good judgment and a reflective approach to innovation in teaching. Experience with curriculum development and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment is preferred. The successful candidate is also expected to provide evidence of service contributions or potential to contribute to service in administrative and committee work.

York University champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact the Chair of the Search Committee at facultyrecruitment@edu.yorku.ca.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 7, 2021. Applicants should submit a signed letter of application outlining professional experience, an up‐to‐date curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier which supports excellence and innovation in teaching and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Sharon Murphy, Interim Dean, by e-mail to facultyrecruitment@edu.yorku.ca with the subject line “Teaching & Learning with Technology”. Applications should contain all materials in one message in PDF format.