Assistant Teaching Professor - Catholic Education

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The Frazer Faculty of Education seeks applications for a teaching faculty position with knowledge and experience in Catholic Education at a rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. This position will begin on or around January 1, 2027 (start date to be negotiated). Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) by the start of the appointment. The Frazer Faculty of Education is where leading-edge research, theory and practice form strong foundations for the innovative design, development and implementation of curriculum and pedagogy. The Frazer Faculty of Education has undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies), and online graduate programs (Master of Education, Master of Arts [Education], and Doctor of Education). The faculty is known for its technology-driven approach to education, including integrating digital technologies into classroom practice, encouraging the use of multiple forms of technology and digital literacy, preparing teachers and graduate students to be leaders in using emerging technologies.

The Position

We are seeking a colleague with strong team-based skills and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. This position is a teaching faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Teaching Professor; the job responsibilities reflect those described in the UOITFA Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate level students. Teaching assignments will include both on-campus and online courses. The successful candidate must have had experience in teaching pre-service teacher candidates in the Catholic Education course required for Catholic school boards. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to in-person, on-campus life at the downtown campus of Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario and to bring knowledge, experience, and expertise teaching in online learning environments. An Assistant Teaching Professor is also expected to contribute to the development and administration of the Faculty and University through active committee membership as part of their service commitments.

Qualified candidates will have teaching and research background with experience in Catholic Education. The successful candidate must have had experience in teaching pre-service teacher candidates in the Catholic Education course required for Catholic school boards. Candidates must also demonstrate a track record of excellence and innovation in teaching undergraduate (B.A./B.Ed.) and graduate (M.A./M.Ed./Doctoral) students in both face-to-face (i.e., physically co-located) and online formats. In addition, qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Strong understanding of, and background and experience in, teaching in online learning environments, including fully online synchronous, asynchronous, and blended modes
• A thorough understanding of learning theories and pedagogy related to online and face-to-face learning
• Extensive knowledge about the meaningful use of a wide range of technologies in fully online, blended, and face-to-face learning environments
• Evidence of teaching that fosters reflection, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration
• Evidence of a well-grounded understanding of curricular and pedagogical design, educational research, digital technologies, and assessment
• Experience in proactively advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and learning
• Strong digital skills
• A strong background in teaching Catholic Education

The successful candidate will typically follow a 70% Teaching, and 30% Service workload each year. Duties include teaching, planning, and assessing courses; responding to student inquiries; maintaining regular office hours; and managing teaching assistants, as applicable.

The Application Process

The review of applications will begin on August 21, 2026 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit the following documents in electronic format in a single pdf file:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
• Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A Teaching statement emphasizing teaching philosophy, teaching interests, teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, experience in teaching Catholic education and a summary of teaching evaluation data where available (3-5 pages); and
• All applicants are encouraged to integrate a description of their prior experiences in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their teaching and service activities and/or their plan to do so within the above documents

Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three referees.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty Association collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

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, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 1/1/2027
Link to apply: https://ontariotechu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2194?c=ontariotechu