IRE1260HF Seminar on Labour Arbitration - Sessional Lecturer

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

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach a seminar on Labour Arbitration. The role includes preparing a syllabus, delivering lectures, and assessing students. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations or a related field, with a strong preference for previous teaching experience. Competitive salaries are offered based on rank, with a contract period from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Expertise in the subject area with a preference for previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a course syllabus and deliver lectures.
• Evaluate students' work and provide final grades.
• Supervise Teaching Assistant(s) if applicable.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Industrial Relations

Demonstrated ability in university teaching

Previous teaching experience

Education

Completed Ph.D. in Industrial Relations or related discipline

Job description

Job Details

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 Course Enrolment: 25‑30 students

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

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term: $11,030.36

Salary includes vacation pay.

In accordance with the collective agreement, rates stated in the agreement shall prevail over rates stated in this posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or related discipline; or a combination of advanced degrees (e.g., MIRHR/MBA/LLB) 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 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.
• 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 at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to:

Tanya Pitel, Program Assistant
Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources
University of Toronto
121 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8
Email: [e-mail]

Applications must be emailed directly to the above address and should not be submitted through the website.

Closing Date

12/12/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Additional Information

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.

Under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the position is posted in accordance with the 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.

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.