Sessional Lecturer - GLA2080H Global Innovation Ecosystems

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a course on Global Innovation Ecosystems. The role involves developing and teaching course content at the graduate level, requiring a PhD in Political Economy. Candidates with prior teaching experience are preferred. This opportunity offers a chance to engage with emerging global startup ecosystems and help shape the next generation of leaders in this field.

Qualifications

• Developing course syllabus and materials.
• Teaching two-hour lectures and providing office hours.
• Preparing assignments and grading student work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver syllabus and course material.
• Conduct weekly lectures and manage assignments.
• Provide academic support and grading.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Academic Counseling

Education

PhD in Political Economy

Job description

Date Posted: 06/05/2025
Req ID: 42557
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course number and title: GLA2080H Topics in Innovation I: Global Innovation Ecosystems

Course Description:

Think startups and you’ll most likely think of San Francisco and its neighbouring Silicon Valley. For decades it has been the world’s focal point for startups, venture capital and global tech firms.

However smart people are everywhere, and thanks to the confluence of ubiquitous Internet access and a ravenous investor demand for returns, those smart people now have the opportunity to build and grow the types of startups once thought reserved for the Valley and its imitators.

This course explores this evolving geography of where globally competitive startups are emerging, be it in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and beyond, digs into what’s behind their emergence, and questions what it means for us and them.

Estimated course enrolment: 25

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class schedule: Monday 4:00 - 5:00 pm

*The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79

Sessional Lecturer II $10,121.77

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,570.02

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: PhD in Political Economy with a focus on Innnovation.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in this field.

Description of duties: Developing the syllabus, teaching one 2-hour lecture per week at the graduate level, providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students, preparing and delivering course material; preparing and delivering assignments and tests; marking student work and submitting grades.

Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application formto [e-mail].

Closing Date:07/03/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.