Sessional Lecturer - URB437Y1: Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto & the GTA (1 FCE)

Course Description

A method of studying city issues that combines readings, seminar discussions, and field trips with an 8 hour / week internship in the office of a municipal politician, local government, or non-profit organization. Readings focus on community development, urban planning, economic development and local governance.

Duties

• Develop a detailed syllabus
• Teach the full course
• Conduct all grading
• Prepare and submit all final marks
• Hold office hours each week
• Answer student questions by email and/or appointment

Qualifications

• MA in related field; at least 5 years of experience teaching at the university level; at least 5 years of experience marking undergraduate essays; evidence of recent teaching effectiveness; ability to teach online if required.
• PhD in related field preferred.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Salary Category 1.00 FCE (Sep 2026–Apr 2027): Sessional Lecturer I $19,641.40; Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term $21,020.07; Sessional Lecturer II $21,020.07; Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term $21,520.55; Sessional Lecturer III $21,520.55; Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term $22,060.71

Schedule

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Requirements

No specific requirements are mentioned in the job posting.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned in the job posting.

Sessional Lecturer

This posting is for one (1) 1.00 FCE position. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Closing Date and Procedure

To apply, please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form), and names for two possible references by July 29, 2026 to: OFFICE OF THE CHAIR Department of Geography and Planning Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto 100 St. George Street, Room 5047 Toronto, ON M5S 3G3 Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca

Contact Information

Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca