HS Managing Organizational Change - Sessional Lecturer

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

Job summary

A leading university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Managing Organizational Change course. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and preferably experience teaching at the university level. Responsibilities include preparing a syllabus and evaluation of student work. This position is in-person with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The application deadline is December 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degrees required.
• Preferred: Experience teaching university-level courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course syllabus and lectures.
• Assess and evaluate students’ work.
• Supervise Teaching Assistant(s).

Skills

Expert knowledge of subject area

Demonstrated ability in university teaching

Experience in similar course

Education

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

Advanced degrees (e.g., MIRHR/MBA/LLB)

Job description

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IRE1720HS Managing Organizational Change - Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Req ID: 46138

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Center for Industrial Relations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course Number and Title: IRE1720HS - Managing Organizational Change

IRE1720HS has two objectives: (1) to introduce students to the field of organizational change management and (2) to enhance students’ analytic and implementation skills. This course focuses on understanding organizational change, aligning human resources to organizational change, and implementing organizational change. The class process is participative. As much of the learning will come from discussions and experiential exercises with peers, it is vital that students come prepared to make contributions of quality to the content and process of classes. In discussions, students will practice appreciative inquiry skills.

Estimated TA Support: TBD based on course enrollment levels

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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 Center.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ from those stated in this posting.

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 teaching a similar course is preferred.

Duties

Prepare a course syllabus in accordance with departmental guidelines. Prepare and 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 departmental practices. Supervise 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 the Center for Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the 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

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). If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].