Course Instructor
Posted on: 10 Feb 2026
International Programs at University of Toronto New College seeks English language instructors to teach a course in the International Summer Academy from April 6th to April 24th, 2026.
Media and Technology (Youth Students)
Course description
There’s no escaping the influence media has on societies around the world. We are constantly absorbing messages from emails, television, advertising, and social platforms. Through each, authors have agenda that drive how they write and deliver their perspectives, and how they reach their target audiences to influence their perspectives. In this course, we explore and examine how both local and global media shape the way we all perceive our world This course is aimed to develop participants’ awareness and understanding of global challenges in our inter-connected world. Participants learn to identify and analyse the factors that influence the success and challenges of key initiatives in various fields. Most importantly, participants are encouraged to expand their perspective to consider how they want to shape the future.
Delivery mode: In-person
Enrolment estimate: 20 students per section
Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Stipend: $2,024.08 (New Instructor) – $2,130.61 (Returning Instructor) – $2,343.67 (IFP Sessional Instructor)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and teaching of course (e.g. adapting and delivering pre-existing materials, facilitating and grading student work, etc.) aligned with the program curriculum framework
- Maintaining timely and accurate records of student attendance and achievement, and submitting a written evaluation for each student
- Collaborating with other instructors, when necessary
- Preparing for and participating in the graduation ceremony at the end of the course
- Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Coordinator and/or Academic Directors
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) with Additional Qualification(s) in English language teaching/ESL OR TESL Canada Level 1 certification (or equivalent). In addition, applicants must have at least 1 year of English language teaching classroom experience with international youth (15-18 years old). Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated background in media and technology either through courses taught or taken.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final budgetary determinations.
Location:
OntarioCanada
Other information:
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 6 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.
Please note: Members of UTFA should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 6 collective agreement; rather they should apply on the basis of an UTFA overload.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Wellbeing Programs & Services at hwb@utoronto.ca. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit our Accommodation webpage.
Job contact:
How to apply:
Applicants are required to complete the application form and should submit a detailed letter of application (cover letter); an updated curriculum vitae; name and contact information (email and phone); evidence of teaching in the relevant area.
Applications should be sent to:
International Programs
c/o International Programs Administrative Assistant
E-mail: internationalprograms@utoronto.ca
Application deadline: February 27, 2026
Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.