Sessional Lecturer - EDST 4120U Games and Simulations for Learning - Fall 2026

Sessional Lecturer - EDST 4120U Games and Simulations for Learning - Fall 2026

Tracking Code: req2193

Frazer Faculty of Education

Number of Sections:  1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: August 13, 2026             

Closing Date:  August 26, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: EDST 4120U - Games and Simulations for Learning

Location of classes: Synchronous Online with Asynchronous Components

Course Start Date:  September 8, 2026

Course End Date: December 23, 2026

Reporting to the Dean and working in close collaboration with the BA EDST Program Director, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the BA ESDT Program within the Frazer Faculty of Education.

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 Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 

The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract. 

Qualifications:  

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level. 

Required Skills:

• A strong research and program development background in the theories and applications of games, STEAM, simulations, and other similar areas in relation to learning for k-12 environments
  
• Direct experience working with k-12 students in the development and leading of formal and informal learning experiences
  
• Development and editing experience of inclusive digital games and STEAM based programming
  
• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
  
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
  
• Strong evidence demonstrating theoretical and practical background in developing and delivering interactive and inclusive programs grounded in research focused on the theories of pedagogical and/or andagogical practices
  
• High level of skill in designing and leading interactive asynchronous and synchronous online environments using multiple authentic assessment strategies
  
• Openness to new and diverse perspectives of teaching and learning in undergraduate Education Studies programs
  
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
  
• Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability to respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
  

Education:

• A master’s of education, with research experience in games, STEAM, digital learning environments is required
  
• A PH. D. (Or equivalent) in education focused on games, STEAM, digital learning environments is preferred

Experience: 

• Teaching and/or research experience in informal and formal learning environments focused on the area of games, STEAM, IOT, and digital learning environments
  
• 2+ years teaching online
  
• Experience in developing and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies in teaching and learning
  
• Demonstrated experience in meaningfully and effectively integrating technology in an online learning environment, including synchronous, asynchronous, and blended modes
  
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching about learning research in a faculty of education

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada