Sessional Lecturer - GLA2096H European Governance and Policy Experiential Course

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

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for an experiential course on European Governance and Policy. Responsibilities include student selection, facilitating interactions with EU officials, and grading policy papers. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in international relations and relevant experience in European affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with EU officials preferred.
• Must be able to travel to Brussels.

Responsibilities

• Select students for the course.
• Assist students in scheduling meetings with EU officials.
• Grade final policy papers.

Skills

Professional experience in European affairs

Ability to travel to Brussels

Education

Bachelor's Degree in international relations or similar

Job description

Date Posted:
07/11/2025
Req ID: 42909
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Details

Course number and title: GLA2096H European Governance and Policy Experiential Course

Course description: MGA students will participate in an experiential course in Brussels, Belgium during the winter reading week (February 16-20). Students will write a policy paper on a topic related to European governance and policy, interview EU officials, and use their research for the paper.

Estimated course enrollment: 14

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class schedule: February 16-20

*Delivery method is currently in-person but may change depending on circumstances.

Appointment Details

Sessional dates: 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

Note: Rates may vary according to the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in international relations or similar.
• Preferred: Professional experience in European affairs, connections to EU officials, and ability to travel to Brussels during the reading week.

Responsibilities

• Select students for the course.
• Assist students in scheduling meetings with EU officials.
• Organize meet and greets with EU officials.
• Grade final policy papers.

Application Procedure

Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form by 08/05/2025, 11:59PM EDT to the specified address.

This job is posted according to the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference is given to qualified individuals at Sessional Lecturer II or III levels. Applicants should note that students and postdoctoral fellows are covered under a different collective agreement and should not apply for this position.