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University of Toronto

Sessional Lecturer - LHA1854H - Student Development Theory

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Experience: Candidates must have 2+ years of work experience in student services or student affairs.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Req ID: 50780
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: LHA1854H - Student Development Theory

Course description:

This course examines the origins, present status, challenges and future directions of student development within the context of higher education in western society. Sessions will review the evidence from research and practice that identify key factors influencing student development in postsecondary education. Discussions will focus on the changing nature of students in higher education, the role of institutional policy, structure and function in facilitating student development and pathways to student success and retention. In addition, the social, psychological and cultural foundations of the student personnel movement as well as the role and functions of student services staff in colleges and universities will be examined.

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: No

Class schedule (Lectures):

MO 17:00-20:00 @ OI 5280

In Person

Sessional dates of appointment:

January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Minimum qualifications:

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education; have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Higher Education and the subject area of the course; have practical experience related to the topic of the course; and have successful graduate teaching experience in the subject area of the course and a successful track record of teaching graduate-level courses, preferably using Canvas/Quercus. Candidates must have 2+ years of work experience in student services or student affairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

n/a

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.

Application instructions:

Apply online at https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs.

Include a cover letter indicating your expertise in the subject area, your c.v., evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the names and emails of three referees.

Salary:

Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

$9,997.48 - Sessional Lecturer I

$10,669.22 - Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term

$10,669.22 - Sessional Lecturer II

$10,953.96 - Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term

$10,953.96 - Sessional Lecturer III

$11,228.90 - Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term

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
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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.

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Responsibilities

The Sessional Lecturer is responsible for preparing, organizing, and leading a graduate-level course on Student Development Theory. They must also provide academic support to students and evaluate student work with constructive feedback.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education and possess at least two years of work experience in student services or student affairs. A demonstrated record of scholarship and successful graduate-level teaching experience is also required.

Skills

Student development theory
Higher education
Graduate teaching
Student services
Student affairs
Curriculum development
Academic instruction
Student retention
Institutional policy
Canvas
Quercus
Scholarship

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Keywords

Student Development Theory
Higher Education
OISE
University of Toronto
Graduate Teaching
Student Services
Student Affairs
Canvas
Quercus
Academic Instruction
Student Retention
Institutional Policy
Doctorate
Scholarship
CUPE 3902
Sessional Lecturer

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