Date Posted: 06/24/2026Req ID: 48930Faculty/Division: UofT MississaugaDepartment: UTM:Inst. Study of Univ PedagogyCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)  Existing Vacancy: Yes 

  Description:UTM108H5: Critical Thinking for STEM LearningThis interdisciplinary course is a practical and conceptual introduction to the nature of science. We will explore STEM subjects as they intersect with society, history, politics, equity, environment, and culture. Lectures, discussions, learning activities and tutorials will help students develop their critical thinking, collaborative, and problem-solving competencies. This course draws on theories and practices from a socio-scientific perspective to help contextualize the social impacts of scientific inquiry. An exploration of related research literature will guide the discussions. Students will gain exposure to philosophical and ideological orientations as well as competing frameworks on the nature of science to become more empowered learners and citizens. Positions: Up to 1 position(s) available.  Estimated Course Enrolment: 55 Estimated TA Support: One (1) TA.  Class Schedule: Tuesday 1:00-3:00pm (in-person at UTM Campus) Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1-December 31, 2026.  Salery: •    Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48•    Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,699.22•    Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22•    Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,953.96•    Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96•    Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term: $11,228.90 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. Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Science and Technology Studies, Education, Sociology of Science, Environmental Studies, STEM Education, Science or Mathematics Education, or a related interdisciplinary field. A minimum of one year of experience teaching at the university or college level. Demonstrated expertise in the interdisciplinary study of science and society, including the social, historical, political, ethical, environmental, or cultural dimensions of STEM fields. Demonstrated experience teaching courses that that foster critical thinking, discussion, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working with first-year university students. Demonstrated experience working with multilingual university students. 

Description of Duties:

Attending up to 10 hours of in-person onboarding and course delivery meetings. Teaching in-person weekly classes. Coordinating with a TA to ensure continuity between lectures and tutorials. Marking student assignments (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials). Submitting grades to university officials. Holding regular in-person office hours. 

Application Procedure: Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit to Malisa Zhou (malisa.zhou@utoronto.ca), Academic Advisor and Faculty Support Administrator, the following documents:

The CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form; Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Examples of teaching evaluations.  Closing Date: 07/15/2026, 11:59PM EDT** 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.