Sessional Lecturer ECO202Y

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for its Economics department to teach Macroeconomics for the Winter term 2026. Candidates with a PhD in Economics and teaching excellence are preferred. Responsibilities include course design, administration, and evaluation. The position is on-site and offers a competitive salary ranging from $9,820.70 to $10,510.04, depending on the teaching rank. Applications must be submitted by December 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Experience teaching at university level.
• Capacity to deliver online courses effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer a university credit course.
• Supervise teaching assistants.
• Develop and mark assignments, tests, and examinations.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Mastery of subject area

Experience in delivering online courses

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

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Date Posted: 12/18/2025
Req ID: 46463
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Economics
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

Department of Economics at UTM

Sessional Lecturer

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

The Department of Economics has the following Sessional Lecturer position available for the 2026 Winter term and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students. Late applications cannot be considered.

This is an emergency posting

Number of positions available

1

Course title

ECO202Y5Y - Macroeconomics Theory and Policy

Section LEC0201 - Wednesday 9:00am to 11:00pm and Saturday 11:00am to 1:00pm (times subject to change)

Dates of appointment

January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026)

Delivery

The mode of instruction for this course will be in person.

Description of Course

Macroeconomics studies the economy as a whole. The issues it covers include: Why are some countries much richer than others? Why do most Canadians live much better than their ancestors? Why are there recessions in economic activity? What are the causes of inflation and unemployment? What are the consequences of opening up trade and investment with the rest of the world? This course develops a series of models to answer these and similar questions.

Estimated Teaching Assistant Support

190 hours

Position Description

All normal duties related to the design, administration and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; supervision of teaching assistants; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, including make‑up tests; calculation and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular student office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching and mastery of subject area
• Previous experience in teaching this, or related course, at university level
• Demonstrated Excellence in delivering online courses in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Economics
• Professional experience in Finance industry

Salary

$9,820.70 at Sessional Lecturer I 0.5 FCE rate (inclusive of vacation pay)

$10,510.04 at Sessional Lecturer II 0.5 FCE rate (inclusive of vacation pay)

Salary rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail, in the event in a discrepancy of rates with this posting.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Late applications cannot be considered.

Application

Please submit application (via email) with current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to: Department of Economics, University of Toronto Mississauga

By submitting an application and CV for this position, you will receive email notification of vacancies for Sessional Lecturers within the UTM Department of Economics for the next twenty-four (24) months.

Closing Date

12/23/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Additional Statements

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 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 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].