Date Posted: 10/22/2026 Req ID: 50782 Faculty/Division: OISE Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ. Campus: St. George Downtown Toronto Description: Course number and title: LHA1031H - Educational Policy Analysis Course description: This course provides students interested in educational policy analysis with a working understanding of the relevant conceptual, methodological, ethical, and political issues. In this course, students conduct in-depth analysis of educational policy issues that are in recent public discourse as well as those that they are personally interested in. Students are guided through relevant readings, class discussions, and assignments to examine the different aspects of educational policy: historical, political, social, and personal. We also examine different educational policy issues from the perspectives of different stakeholders: students, family, teachers/educators, unions, administrators, bureaucrats/civil servants, politicians, and society-at-large. Course assignments support students in learning how to frame an educational issue; critique and analyze policies through a critical and anti-colonial perspective; use existing research evidence to analyze the implications of the issue and to develop options for addressing the issue; collaborate with stakeholders; and communicate policy issues with different audiences. Visits by guest speakers will ensure that students are exposed to a range of policy topics as well as contrasting framing and communication styles. Major assignments for the class will consist of carrying out in-depth policy analysis or some of the aspects of an applied research project. Estimated course enrolment: 25 students Estimated TA support: No Class schedule Lectures: TU 13:00-16:00 @ OI 5260 In Person Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 Minimum qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy; have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Educational Leadership and Policy and the subject area of the course; have professional, advocacy, and/or knowledge mobilization experience in the area of PK-12 Educational Leadership and Policy; and have successful post-secondary teaching experience and a successful track record of teaching courses using Canvas/Quercus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching graduate-level courses. Experience teaching in the subject area of the course. 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 cou
