Sessional Lecturer - URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness (0.50 FCE)
About the role
Date Posted: 07/08/2026Req ID: 49196Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of Geography and PlanningCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Course: URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness
Course Description
Toronto, like other global cities, is characterized by a stark dichotomy: upscale residential and commercial development transforms the landscape, even while increasing numbers of residents are forced to live on the streets, in encampments, in shelters, or crowded into unaffordable and substandard housing. This course will examine that paradox and activism that is trying to achieve the federal government's stated goal: "By 2030, everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and that meets their needs". Through readings, discussions, guest presenters, and activities, we will trace the links between housing, homelessness, and urban politics; review policies and trends at the municipal, provincial/territorial and national levels; and connect with urban movements to contest displacement.
Session Details
Estimate of course enrollment
60
Estimate of TA Support
None
Class Schedule
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Delivery Mode
Online (Synchronous)
Sessional dates of appointment
September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Salary
Category
0.50 FCE (Sep–Dec 2026)
Sessional Lecturer I
$9,997.48 (includes 4% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term
$10,699.22 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer II
$10,699.22 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term
$10,953.96 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer III
$10,953.96 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term
$11,228.90 (includes 6% vacation pay)
***This posting is for one (1) 0.50 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.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in related field preferred.
Brief Description of Duties
Instructors will lecture on the themes of the course; prepare the syllabus and lectures; develop and administer grading, course assignments, tests and exams; mark and invigilate exams; hold regular office hours; oversee tutorials; and supervise teaching assistants. Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: 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 CHAIRDepartment of Geography and PlanningFaculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto100 St. George Street, Room 5047Toronto, ON M5S 3G3Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 07/29/2026, 11:59PM EDT**
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.
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Sessional Lecturer - URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness (0.50 FCE)
About the role
Date Posted: 07/08/2026Req ID: 49196Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of Geography and PlanningCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Course: URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness
Course Description
Toronto, like other global cities, is characterized by a stark dichotomy: upscale residential and commercial development transforms the landscape, even while increasing numbers of residents are forced to live on the streets, in encampments, in shelters, or crowded into unaffordable and substandard housing. This course will examine that paradox and activism that is trying to achieve the federal government's stated goal: "By 2030, everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and that meets their needs". Through readings, discussions, guest presenters, and activities, we will trace the links between housing, homelessness, and urban politics; review policies and trends at the municipal, provincial/territorial and national levels; and connect with urban movements to contest displacement.
Session Details
Estimate of course enrollment
60
Estimate of TA Support
None
Class Schedule
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Delivery Mode
Online (Synchronous)
Sessional dates of appointment
September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Salary
Category
0.50 FCE (Sep–Dec 2026)
Sessional Lecturer I
$9,997.48 (includes 4% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term
$10,699.22 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer II
$10,699.22 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term
$10,953.96 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer III
$10,953.96 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term
$11,228.90 (includes 6% vacation pay)
***This posting is for one (1) 0.50 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.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in related field preferred.
Brief Description of Duties
Instructors will lecture on the themes of the course; prepare the syllabus and lectures; develop and administer grading, course assignments, tests and exams; mark and invigilate exams; hold regular office hours; oversee tutorials; and supervise teaching assistants. Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: 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 CHAIRDepartment of Geography and PlanningFaculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto100 St. George Street, Room 5047Toronto, ON M5S 3G3Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 07/29/2026, 11:59PM EDT**
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.