Sessional Instructor - URD1504H1S - Selected Topics in Urban Design 1

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Instructor for urban design. The role involves preparing and delivering course material while managing assignments and assessments. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and ideally possess urban design experience. Experience in teaching at the graduate level is preferred. The institution strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing accessibility and equity in its hiring processes.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Accessibility accommodations

Qualifications

• Professional urban design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary urban design issues.
• Proven record of scholarship and teaching urban design at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material.
• Managing digital teaching materials.
• Grading student work and submitting grades.

Skills

Urban design experience

Teaching skills

Scholarship in urban design

Education

MArch with a MUD or MSc in Urban Planning

Job description

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Sessional Instructor - URD1504H1S - Selected Topics in Urban Design 1

Date Posted: 12/11/2025
Req ID: 46395
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Number and Title:
URD1504H1S – Selected Topics in Urban Design

Description:
This course will be taught by three co-instructors. URD1504 will provide students with opportunities to study and carry out research on a contemporary subject within urban design. Instructor is encouraged to foreground forms of representation as a medium and/or tools of engagement in assignments.

Class Schedule:
Day/Time TBD (3 hours) | Room TBD

Sessional Dates of Appointment:
January 1, 2026 – April 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
*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:
MArch with a MUD or MSc in Urban Planning degree and professional urban design experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with a proven record of scholarship and/or teaching urban design and at the graduate level and knowledge of contemporary urban design issues.

Duties:
Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, final examinations and deferred final examinations; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

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 aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 seehttp://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 [e-mail] .