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 ** 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 agre
