Assistant Teaching Professor - Catholic Education
Tracking Code: req2194
Faculty/Department: Frazer Faculty of Education
Appointment Type: Teaching Faculty
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Grade: Hiring Range, Assistant Teaching Professor - Catholic Education - $96,000 - $111,000. Final base salary will reflect individual candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Posting Date: August 7, 2026
Application Review Date: August 21, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.
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 formatsIn addition, qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
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:
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
