Sessional Lecturer - MGEC41H3 - Industrial Organization

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach an economics course. The ideal candidate will possess superior teaching abilities and a Ph.D. or candidacy in economics. Responsibilities include course design, instruction, and evaluation. This position offers competitive pay rates and requires availability during the exam period.

Qualifications

• Expected to demonstrate superior teaching ability.
• Must engage diverse learners effectively.
• Previous teaching experience in relevant subjects required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Develop and administer assignments, tests, and exams.
• Hold regular office hours for student contact.

Skills

Teaching ability

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with learning technologies

Education

Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidacy in economics

Job description

Date Posted: 11/14/2025

Req ID: 46028

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Management

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description

This course covers the economics of the firm in a market environment. The aim is to study business behaviour and market performance as influenced by concentration, entry barriers, product differentiation, diversification, research and development and international trade. There will be some use of calculus in this course.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: The candidate is expected to be of superior teaching ability, with suitable academic and/or professional qualifications (Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidacy in economics) and mastery of the subject matter. The successful applicant will have clearly demonstrated teaching excellence in the subject matter through previous experience teaching this or similar courses, the ability to engage diverse learners, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with relevant learning technologies and online teaching platforms.

Preferred qualifications: In addition to the minimum, the successful applicant will have significant experience in applying the subject matter in a practical environment, an academic record of recent research in the area covered by the course, including peer‑reviewed publications in academic journals.

Duties

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades, holding regular office hours, and maintaining reasonable availability for student and administrative contact, supervision of T.A. assigned to course.

Schedule

Friday 9 am–11 am

Classes are in‑person and run from January 5, 2025 to April 2, 2026. Exams run from April 9, 2026 to April 30, 2026. Note: All positions involve the completion of all course grading. You must be available throughout the exam period as exams are scheduled centrally and individual preferences for exam times/dates cannot always be accommodated.

Application Instructions

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form, updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) and applicable teaching evaluations (if available) online: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/mgtu/app/sl. E‑mailed applications and applications through SuccessFactors will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Application Deadline: November 19, 2025, 11:59 PM

Salary

For a half‑course (0.50 FCEs) inclusive of vacation pay: Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay will be $9,820.70. Sessional Lecturer I‑Long Term rate of pay will be $10,510.04. Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $10,510.04. Sessional Lecturer II‑Long Term rate of pay will be $10,760.28. Sessional Lecturer III rate of pay will be $10,760.28. Sessional Lecturer III‑Long Term rate of pay will be $11,030.36.

Closing Date

11/19/2025, 11:59 PM EDT

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].