ontariotechu·Oshawa, Ontario
The Sessional Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing a university course on Health and Physical Education for B.Ed students. They must create an inclusive learning environment and model effective teaching practices for future educators.
August 5, 2026 (7:00 pm EST) Course Name and Number: CURS 4503U - Curriculum Studies I: I/S Health & physical Education 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. To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca/content.php?catoid=63&navoid=2848. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: The Sessional Instructor is responsible for planning, preparing, delivering, and assessing a theoretically and pedagogically sound university course that aligns with the Faculty of Education's Bachelor of Education program and the course description. The instructor will create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that models effective teaching practices for future educators.
The successful candidate will facilitate learning experiences that develop teacher candidates' understanding of the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum, including fundamental movement skills, active living, healthy living, physical literacy, health literacy, inclusion, mental health, and mindfulness. The instructor will model evidence-informed instructional strategies and assessment practices that prepare teacher candidates to design safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for diverse elementary learners.
Working collaboratively with the B.Ed.
Program Director, the Sessional Instructor will contribute to a cohesive course experience through shared planning, ongoing communication, and consistent assessment practices.
Responsibilities include preparing and delivering course materials, assessing student work, providing timely and constructive feedback, responding promptly to student inquiries, and supporting teacher candidates' professional growth throughout the course.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC.
The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website.
Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated strong potential for excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at intermediate-senior level. Required Skills: A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies Evidence of an ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students Excellent organizational skills in order to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments, and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner Evidence of successful teaching at the pre-service and/or grade 7-12 level Evidence of the integration of subject-specific theories of learning/teaching into instructional practice Evidence of a successful integration of planning, instruction, assessment and cultivating classroom learning communities Evidence of an ability to reflect on one’s own professional practice and adapt practices as needed Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration Evidence of integration of digital technologies with instructional practice Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning Demonstrated evidence of understanding of how teachers learn and develop Knowledge of health and physical education in the Ontario context Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, and assessment that integrates a variety of digital technologies Education: An undergraduate degree in a field related to health and physical education is required A Master’s degree in Education or equivalent is required A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers is required A PhD in education or a related relevant field of study is an asset.
Successful experience teaching health and physical education at the intermediate-senior grade level Successful infusion of technologies in practice as purposeful teaching tools for, as, and of learning in the classroom Demonstrated evidence-based, or research-informed practice Successful teaching in an Ontario pre-service teacher education program is an asset Experience working within an LMS 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.
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 5, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority. Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle. If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy. The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Education (or equivalent), an undergraduate degree in a related field, and be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. Proven experience teaching health and physical education at the intermediate-senior level is required.
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