IRE3615HS - Performance Management Systems - Sessional Lecturer

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science is hiring an instructor for the course 'IRE3615HS – Performance Management Systems' for the upcoming term. Candidates must hold a PhD or advanced degree with expert knowledge of the subject and teaching ability. The course focuses on performance measurement and incentives in organizational settings.

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced degree required, ideally with teaching experience.
• Expert knowledge in performance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course syllabus and deliver lectures across 12 sessions.
• Assess and evaluate student work, conduct office hours for support.

Skills

Expert knowledge of subject area

Teaching skills

Education

Completed PhD in Industrial Relations or related discipline

Advanced degrees (MIRHR / MBA / LLB)

Job description

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Ctr for Industrial Relations

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

Course Number and Title : IRE3615HS – Performance Management Systems

Course Description : Rewards influence individual motivation and thus affect individual and team performance. But reward systems cannot succeed if employees’ performance is not adequately measured. Performance management systems are complex programs to design properly and even harder to implement effectively. In this class we will study performance measurement and incentive program design to motivate and develop employee performance. Key topics include performance assessment; employee motivation, discipline, and performance conciliation; and design and implementation of compensation and benefits systems to attract and retain talent, while facilitating achievement of the strategic objectives of the organization.

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

Sessional Dates of Appointment : January 1 – April 30, 2025

Salary :

Salary (inclusive of vacation pay) :

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement should prevail.

Minimum Qualifications :

Completed PhD 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. Expert knowledge of subject area.

Preferred Qualifications :

Expert knowledge of 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.