Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

The Faculty of Education at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. This is an open Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a 3-year term to commence July 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Education is one of the leading faculties of education in Canada with a particular focus on research with social impact. We are an engaged and deliberately diverse community of faculty, educators, staff, and students committed to academic and research excellence, democratic practices and the promotion of decolonizing, equitable, and inclusive education. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher Education program is the only one of its kind in Ontario.

The successful applicant will teach in and provide leadership to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher Education program including practicum facilitation and programmatic support. The ideal candidate is committed to helping OCT certified teachers achieve their academic and professional goals in achieving the certification to teach deaf and hard of hearing students in Ontario classrooms. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and innovative teacher education and will bring a theoretical and practical orientation to the study of teaching and learning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: PhD or PhD near completion by the appointment’s start in Education with a focus on deaf and hard of hearing education is required.
• Teaching:
  • A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students in a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program (e.g., teaching accomplishments or awards, pedagogical innovations, student and peer evaluations).
  • At least 5 years of school-based experience teaching deaf and hard of hearing students from preschool to secondary school age across communication modalities.
  • A record or evident promise of excellence in arranging, placing and supervising students in deaf and hard of hearing practicum settings, in both spoken and signed language modalities.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach fully online (e.g. develop course websites, manage both synchronous and asynchronous learning activities). Familiarity with eClass as a learning management system and Panopto as a video platform will be an asset.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum expectations, legislation, policies.
• Additional: Have teaching qualifications, with preference given to candidates holding Ontario College of Teachers certification. (Or Hold Ontario College of Teachers certification).
  • Specialist certification in Teaching Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Additional qualifications in special education preferred.

Hiring Policies:

• The anticipated starting salary for this position at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and commensurate with qualifications and experience, is in the range of $116,000-$126,000.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager (aqsa517@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to the Chair of the Search Committee at facultyrecruitment@edu.yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: May 30, 2026
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) teaching statement; 4) the names and contact information of three referees.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to the Chair of the Search Committee at facultyrecruitment@edu.yorku.ca.
• Submit materials: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ED_CLA_DHHE