Sessional Lecturer - MGFC45H3 Portfolio Management Theory and Practice [E]

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the MGFC45H3 Portfolio Management course. The candidate should hold at least an undergraduate degree in business or finance, with preferred qualifications including a Master’s degree or CFA. Responsibilities include designing the course, delivering lectures, and assessing student work. Strong engagement in experiential learning is essential. Competitive salary available, and applications must be submitted online, not via email.

Benefits

Access to academic resources

Engagement with diverse student communities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an undergraduate degree in business or finance.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree or CFA and experience in the investment industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content, mark assignments and exams.
• Hold office hours and provide student support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of portfolio management

Ability to engage in experiential learning

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or finance

Master's degree in business or finance

CFA certification

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - MGFC45H3 Portfolio Management Theory and Practice [E]

Date Posted: 12/12/2025

Req ID: 46405

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Management

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course Code and Title

MGFC45H3 Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice (co-taught)

Course Description

This course introduces students to both the theoretical and practical elements of portfolio management. On the theoretical side, students learn the investment theories and analytic models applicable to portfolio management. Students gain fundamental knowledge of portfolio construction, optimization, and performance attribution. The hands‑on component of the course aims to provide students with a unique experiential learning opportunity, through participation in the different stages of the portfolio management process. The investment exercises challenge students to apply and adapt to different risk and return scenarios, time horizons, legal and other unique investment constraints.

Classes are conducted in the experiential learning lab, where students explore academic, research and practical components of Portfolio Management.

Lecture Section

MO 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Course Enrolment (Est)

50

Qualification

Minimum qualifications: Undergraduate degree in business or finance

Preferred qualifications: In addition to the minimum, Master degree in business or finance; CFA; working experience in investment industry.

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.

Application Instructions

DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS THROUGH SUCCESSFACTORS

This unanticipated position for a Sessional Lecturer is available in the Department of Management for the Winter 2026 academic session. This posting is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 Unit 3.

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must complete the online application form and submit an updated curriculum vitae. It is strongly advised that all applicants include applicable teaching evaluations, if available.

E‑mailed applications will not be accepted. (E‑mailed applications or applications through SuccessFactors will NOT BE ACCEPTED).

Posting Date: December 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2026, 11:59 pm EST.

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.

In considering qualified applicants, teaching excellence, currency in and mastery of subject area; previous experience in teaching a similar course at undergraduate (university) level or similar environment; several years related professional experience shall be the criteria used in the selection of the most qualified candidate in accordance with Article 14:12.

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 posted position.

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.

Courses Run As Follows

S Term - Monday, January 5 2026 to Monday, April 6 2026

The Exam Period Is As Follows

Thursday, April 9 2026 to Friday, April 24 2026

Note: All positions involve 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.

TA Support

Approximately 50 minutes per student enrolled over 30.

Salary

Salary for a half‑course (0.50 FCEs) inclusive of vacation pay: The 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 (This course is co‑taught; meaning the 50% of the stated rates apply).

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].