Course number and title: APD1281H – Education Exceptionalities, Special Education, and Adaptive Instruction
Course description: Students will be introduced to the various special education exceptionalities in Ontario schools and will be provided with opportunities to analyze and reflect upon key issues in special education such as inclusion and universal design for learning. They will have the opportunity to gain skills and evidence-based knowledge regarding the identification, instruction, and progress monitoring of students with special education needs. The emphasis will be on using well-founded research to inform instructional practices and decision making. Given that students with exceptionalities are often at risk for mental health difficulties, we will discuss the intersection between mental health and learning as well as the intersection between special education and diversity.
Estimated TA support: No
Estimated course enrolment: 25
Class schedule: Wednesday 17:30 – 20:30
Sessional dates of appointment: 2022-09-01 – 2022-12-31
Appointment percentage: 100
Salary: As of September 1, 2022, the minimum stipend is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2023, the minimum stipend is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.
Minimum Qualifications:
1 – Candidate must have a doctoral degree in psychology, human development, special education or a related field;
2 – Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate courses, with expertise in content area.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 – Individuals with demonstrated experience with related course content;
2 – Demonstrated scholarship in the area of the course topic;
3 – Prior experience teaching flex-mode courses preferred.
Description of duties:
1 – Teach a minimum of 36 hours.
2 – Prepare teaching resources for each class and provide relevant materials.
3 – Assess and evaluate students’ work and provide a final course grade according to OISE/UT grading practices.
4 – Be available for informal meetings/communications with students as necessary.
Application Procedure: All applications must be received by July 22, 2022 to be considered for this position, a one-page covering letter outlining what the applicant brings to the position and an updated Curriculum Vitae. Names of referees may also be included but are not required. Applicants are asked to submit copies of course evaluations for all recent university-level courses taught, if available.
Apply here: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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