Sessional Lecturer – CTL3797H – Practicum in Language and Literacies Education: Master’s Level

Job title: Sessional Lecturer – CTL3797H – Practicum in Language and Literacies Education: Master’s Level

Job description: Date Posted: 08/05/2022
Req ID: 26250
Faculty/Division: OISE/UT
Department: Dept of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course description: This practicum course is a requirement for all students pursuing the LLE MEd Field in Language Teaching, and is usually taken after they have completed the first two terms in their program. The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical language teaching experience. The course comprises a placement of a minimum of 20 hours in a professional language education setting. During their placement, students will observe and shadow their host teacher, and then carry increasing levels of responsibility for language teaching. The placement is overseen by an experienced language teacher in the practicum setting and the instructor teaching the course. In addition to their teaching placement, students will have a few classes with the instructor focused on equipping them with the pedagogical knowledge and skills required for their placement, such as lesson planning, language learning theories and methodologies, materials development, and teacher reflexivity.

Estimated TA support: No

Estimated course enrolment: 25

Class schedule: Online

Sessional dates of appointment: Jan, 2023 – Apr. 2023

Appointment percentage: 100

Minimum stipend as of May 1, 2022 is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate mastery of the subject area. Mastery may be demonstrated, but not limited to, practical work in the area or scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area.

Preferred Qualifications: NA

Description of duties:

The instructor for the LTF Practicum will carry out the following duties:

• Preparing the syllabus for the course
• Coordinating with our partner schools and host teachers on the logistical aspects, organization and scheduling of the practicum placements
• Preparing, organizing and teaching classes that engage students in the scholarship and pedagogy related to the course
• Observing and providing mentorship to students during their practicum placements
• Being available to students seeking assistance during their placements
• Corresponding with host teachers to support students during their placements
• Evaluating and providing feedback to students on their course assignments

Application Procedure: Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover-letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters.

Apply here: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs

Closing Date: 08/26/2022, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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