Sessional lecturer - ire 3650h-s: hr planning and strategy emergency posting

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for HR Planning and Strategy. The role includes preparing a course syllabus, delivering lectures, and evaluating students. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a related field and has expertise in the subject area with previous teaching experience preferred. Application deadline is November 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching in the relevant area including student evaluations.
• Expert knowledge of HR Planning and Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a course syllabus in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Deliver lectures and be available for office hours.
• Assess and evaluate students' work and provide final course grades.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the subject area

Demonstrated ability in university teaching

Education

Completed PhD in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - IRE 3650H-S: HR Planning and Strategy EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 11/19/2025

Req ID: 46114

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Ctr for Industrial Relations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: IRE 3650H-S HR Planning and Strategy

Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the essential elements of Human Resources Planning (HRP) in organizations. Students will acquire knowledge in analyzing, assessing and planning for human resource requirements with respect to organizational business plans and strategies. Quantitative as well as qualitative concepts, approaches and techniques are emphasized.

Schedule: Mondays 18:00 – 20:00 (in-person; delivery method may change)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1 – April 30, 2026

Please note that if rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall 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 the subject area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of the subject area and demonstrated ability in university teaching.
• Previous experience teaching this or 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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to:
Tanya Pitel,
CIRHR Program Assistant,
Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources,
University of Toronto,
121 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8,
Email: [e-mail]

Applications must be emailed directly to [e-mail] and should NOT be submitted through this website.

Closing Date: 11/21/2025, 11:59 PM EDT

Employment Information:

• 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 enrollment.
• If 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.
• Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
• 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].