Course Instructor
Posted on: 10 Feb 2026
International Programs at University of Toronto New College seeks instructors to teach a course in the International Summer Academy from April 27th to May 15th, 2026.
Global Leadership: Food for all Futures (youth students)
Course description
Working within a Global Citizenship Educational framework, and focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically UN SDG2 Zero Hunger, participants will use design thinking to explore and generate solutions to a problem affecting our global community. Participants will gain insight into food policy analysis, agricultural practices, supply chain resilience, and community-based hunger solutions offered in differing global spaces. Using case studies, participants will investigate the interconnectedness of local, regional, and world-wide contributors to both maintaining and breaking down barriers to food security. By the end of the course, participants will present initiatives to secure equitable food access, reduce waste, and protect natural resources for future generations while considering the role of AI and technology in these initiatives. This course includes academic research, class discussions, problem-solving, and oral presentations.
Delivery mode: In-person
Enrolment estimate: 20 students per section
Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Stipend: $3,381.48
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
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final budgetary determinations.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have, or be in the process of completing, a graduate degree closely related to the course subject area (or extenisve experience teaching related course content) and must have experience teaching undergraduate or high school students whose first language is not English.
Preferred Qualifications
Training in teaching students who speak English as an additional language and experience teaching international youth (15-18 years old). Experience teaching a global citizenship course to youth students in the Pre-university program is preferred.
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.