Sessional Lecturer -BTC2020H: Society, Organisations & Technology 1
About the role
Course Number and Title : BTC2020H: Society, Organisations & Technology
Course description :
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of economics and strategic management. Throughout the course, we will attempt to answer a fundamental question posed by management scholars: how is it that some firms are able to repeatedly and consistently achieve great results, while others fail and crash out of the market? In search of an answer, we’ll explore a variety of decisions firms make, including pricing, product variety and scope, motivation of employees, and interaction with competitors. The course features a combination of lecture and case discussion; course readings include textbook excerpts, business press, and academic articles.
Estimated course enrolment : 42
Estimated TA support : 55
Class Schedule: Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MBiotech Program Office (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga are expected to be delivered in-person in Fall 2024)
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 8th, 2026 - April 8th, 2026
Salary: $17,267.74 (includes 4% vacation pay)
Minimum Qualifications:
Pharmacy and Bio executive experience, +MBA + related experience teaching strategic management.
Equal consideration to candidates holding the same equivalent of fundamental science and business, augmented with minimum 15-years applied executive management experience in commercializing and managing technology and innovation companies.
Experience in teaching related content at Masters degree courses highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications: Same as minimum qualifications.
Description of Duties:
All normal duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a University credit course including, but not limited to: Meeting with each of the student teams to guide/advise them on their presentations. Holding office hours as required. Marking/evaluating student presentations and written examination; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course related matters, for the Winter term.
Application Procedure:
- Download and fill out the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website .
- Submit the completed application form, together with your CV, to ortensia.qendro@utoronto.ca, MBiotech, UTM. Include: ‘BTC2020H SL Application’ in the subject line.
Closing Date: November 12th, 2025 - 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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment: Biology, Biotech, MBA, Pharmacy, Science, Healthcare, Management
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Sessional Lecturer -BTC2020H: Society, Organisations & Technology 1
About the role
Course Number and Title : BTC2020H: Society, Organisations & Technology
Course description :
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of economics and strategic management. Throughout the course, we will attempt to answer a fundamental question posed by management scholars: how is it that some firms are able to repeatedly and consistently achieve great results, while others fail and crash out of the market? In search of an answer, we’ll explore a variety of decisions firms make, including pricing, product variety and scope, motivation of employees, and interaction with competitors. The course features a combination of lecture and case discussion; course readings include textbook excerpts, business press, and academic articles.
Estimated course enrolment : 42
Estimated TA support : 55
Class Schedule: Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MBiotech Program Office (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga are expected to be delivered in-person in Fall 2024)
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 8th, 2026 - April 8th, 2026
Salary: $17,267.74 (includes 4% vacation pay)
Minimum Qualifications:
Pharmacy and Bio executive experience, +MBA + related experience teaching strategic management.
Equal consideration to candidates holding the same equivalent of fundamental science and business, augmented with minimum 15-years applied executive management experience in commercializing and managing technology and innovation companies.
Experience in teaching related content at Masters degree courses highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications: Same as minimum qualifications.
Description of Duties:
All normal duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a University credit course including, but not limited to: Meeting with each of the student teams to guide/advise them on their presentations. Holding office hours as required. Marking/evaluating student presentations and written examination; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course related matters, for the Winter term.
Application Procedure:
- Download and fill out the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website .
- Submit the completed application form, together with your CV, to ortensia.qendro@utoronto.ca, MBiotech, UTM. Include: ‘BTC2020H SL Application’ in the subject line.
Closing Date: November 12th, 2025 - 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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment: Biology, Biotech, MBA, Pharmacy, Science, Healthcare, Management
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.