Sessional Lecturer - URB437Y1: Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto & the GTA (1 FCE)
About the role
Date Posted: 07/08/2026Req ID: 49197Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of Geography and PlanningCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Course: URB437Y1: Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto & the GTA 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. Session Details:
Estimate of course enrollment: 20
Estimate of TA Support: None
Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
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
*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. 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: The Sessional Lecturer will develop a detailed syllabus, teach the full course, conduct all grading, and prepare and submit all final marks. In addition, the Sessional Lecturer will hold office hours each week and answer student questions by email and/or appointment. 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 - URB437Y1: Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto & the GTA (1 FCE)
About the role
Date Posted: 07/08/2026Req ID: 49197Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of Geography and PlanningCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Course: URB437Y1: Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto & the GTA 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. Session Details:
Estimate of course enrollment: 20
Estimate of TA Support: None
Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
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
*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. 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: The Sessional Lecturer will develop a detailed syllabus, teach the full course, conduct all grading, and prepare and submit all final marks. In addition, the Sessional Lecturer will hold office hours each week and answer student questions by email and/or appointment. 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.