HF Seminar on Labour Arbitration - Sessional Lecturer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course on Labour Arbitration. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations or a related discipline. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, supervising TAs, and assessing student work. A commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is preferred. Competitive compensation based on the collective agreement is included.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial Relations or related discipline is required.
• Expertise in Labour Arbitration and university teaching is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures (12 two-hour classes).
• Assess and evaluate students' work and provide final grades.
• Supervise Teaching Assistant(s), if applicable.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the subject area

Demonstrated ability in university teaching

Education

Completed Ph.D. in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or related discipline

Combination of advanced degrees (e.g. MIRHR/MBA/LLB) and relevant professional background

Job description

IRE1260HF Seminar on Labour Arbitration - Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 11/24/2025
Req ID: 46139
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr for Industrial Relations
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course Number and Title: IRE1260HF - Seminar on Labour Arbitration

Course Description: This course is intended to provide an overview of the labour arbitration process applicable to unionized employees. The course will focus primarily on grievance arbitration and examine both procedural and substantive issues, including the scope of arbitration, pre-arbitration and arbitration processes and select issues in arbitration – discipline and discharge, contract interpretation, disability accommodation, privacy and discrimination. Mediation and med/arb as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms will also be discussed. The format will be a combination of lecture/seminar, class discussion, in-class exercises, video review and mock arbitration. Students will participate in mock arbitration hearings.

Estimated TA Support: TBD based on course enrollment levels

Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 18:00 – 20:00

This course is scheduled to be delivered in-person. Please note that the course delivery method may change as determined by the University or the Centre.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026

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

Completed Ph.D. in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or related discipline; or a combination of advanced degrees (e.g. MIRHR/MBA/LLB in applicable area) and equivalent professional background.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert knowledge of the subject area and demonstrated ability in university teaching. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.

Description of Duties

Prepare a course syllabus in accordance with departmental guidelines. Prepare and deliver lectures (12 two-hour classes); be available for office hours and informal communications with students. Assess and evaluate students' work and provide final course grades in accordance with university and department practices. Supervision of Teaching Assistant(s), if applicable.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to:

Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources
University of Toronto
121 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8

Applications must be emailed directly to [e-mail] and should not be submitted through this website.

Closing Date

12/12/2025, 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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 [e-mail].