Sessional Lecturer : CTL5701H : Special Topics in Teaching : Exploring the Theory and Practice of Community:Engaged Learning Course number and title: CTL5701H : Special Topics in Teaching : Exploring the Theory and Practice of Community:Engaged Learning Course description: This course explores the theory and practice of community:engaged learning (CEL) in the fields of social/eco:justice education and global education. CEL integrates academic service learning, community:based placements, and reflection into powerful learning experiences that benefit both students and community partners. In this course, students will learn about the historical and conceptual foundations of CEL, and experience its opportunities and tensions firsthand in school and community settings. Students will identify and critically interrogate current educational research, practice, and policy in areas related to CEL, including experiential education, transformative learning, project:based education, place:based education, global education, and citizenship education. This course will use a combination of in:person classes, online learning, and a placement in a CEL setting (min. of 35 hours). Due to the school and/or community placement requirement, interested students must gain prior approval of the course instructor. This course is one of a pairing of courses to be taught by the same instructor. They are connected to the site:specific curriculum of one of the Master of Teaching school:site cohorts. As such, one instructor will be hired to teach CTL 7014H 0181 and CTL5701H 0181. This course is taught on:site at Carnegie Public School in YRDSB. The successful applicant must have demonstrated current knowledge grounded in existing professional networks with both Carnegie P.S. and YRDSB educational priorities and demonstrated skills related to building community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, OISE participants and administration, and community partners). Estimated TA support: No Estimated course enrolment: 35 Class schedule: Thursday 13:00 : 16:00 Sessional dates of appointment: 2025:09:01 : 2026:04:30 Appointment percentage: 100 Salary: As of September 1, 2025, the minimum stipend is 9820.70 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2026, the minimum stipend is 9820.70 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates: Must have demonstrated current knowledge grounded in existing professional networks with both Carnegie P.S. and YRDSB educational priorities : Demonstrate skills related to building community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, OISE participants and administration, and community partners) : Must possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience : Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter : Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant : Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion : Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher:candidates professional learning : Must have K:12 Ontario classroom experience : Must possess an Ontario Teaching certificate with OCT qualifications in the relevant division : Must have strong listening and communication skills : Must have a commitment to student support : Must be collaborative and works well as a member of a team Preferred Qualifications: N/A Description of duties: Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work. Application Proce