Sessional Lecturer - MGHB02H3 Managing People and Groups in Organizations

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Toronto; Remote; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College seeks an experienced educator to deliver MGHB02H3, Managing People and Groups in Organizations. The role involves online delivery, syllabus design, assessment, and student engagement for a half-course (0.50 FCEs).

The position requires a Master’s degree in organisational behaviour/IO psychology or related fields, with strong teaching credentials. Indigenous, Black, racialized communities and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in organisational behaviour/IO psychology or a related field.
• Strong academic record and prior teaching experience in this course or a similar undergraduate course.
• PhD candidates with relevant experience and strong teaching evaluations are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach the university credit course (MGHB02H3).
• Prepare and deliver course content, assignments, tests, and exams; manage grading and office hours.
• Host synchronous online classes and provide asynchronous materials; supervise TA support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Educational research

Education

Master's degree in Organisational Behaviour/IO psychology

Master's degree in Social/Personality psychology with 2 graduate courses in organisational psychology

PhD in Organisational Behaviour or IO psychology (preferred)

PhD in HRM/Social/Personality Psychology with 2 graduate courses in OB/IO psychology (preferred)

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - MGHB02H3 Managing People and Groups in Organizations

Course Code and Title: MGHB02H3 Managing People and Groups in Organizations

Number Of Openings: 1

Lecture Sections: LEC01: Thu 09:00-11:00

Course Description: An introduction to micro- and macro-organizational behaviour theories from both conceptual and applied perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups in different organisational settings. Topics covered include: individual differences, motivation and job design, leadership, organisational design and culture, group dynamics and inter-group relations.

Course Enrolment (est.): 60

Qualifications

• Minimum: A master's degree in organisational behaviour/industrial-organisational psychology OR a master's degree in social/personality psychology with at least 2 courses at the graduate level in organisational psychology. A strong academic record along with previous experience teaching this course or a similar course at the undergraduate level OR experience with activities related to teaching this course (e.g., experience being a teaching assistant, teaching some sessions of the course, experience in course development etc.)
• Preferred qualifications: A Ph.D. in Organisational Behaviour or Industrial-Organisational Psychology OR a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management/Social/Personality Psychology with at least 2 courses at the graduate level in organisational behaviour/organisational psychology. A strong academic record along with previous experience teaching this course or a similar course at the undergraduate level with good teaching evaluations.

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. Please note that at this time this course is only offered online and there is an expectation that the instructor will host synchronous classes, in addition to any asynchronous materials used for the course.

Estimated TA Support (Hours): Approximately 50 minutes per student enrolled over 30.

Application Deadline

November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Closing Date

11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Salary for a half-course (0.50 FCEs) inclusive of vacation pay

Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay will be $9,997.48. Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term rate of pay will be $10,699.22. Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $10,699.22. Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term rate of pay will be $10,953.96. Sessional Lecturer III rate of pay will be $10,953.96. Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term rate of pay will be $11,228.90.

Courses Run As Follows

S Term - January 11, 2027 to April 12, 2027

The Exam Period Is As Follows

From April 14, 2027 to April 28, 2027

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.

Similar courses are called exclusions within the U of T Calendar found at: https://utsc.calendar.utoronto.ca/search-courses

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.

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.

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].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

Job Segment

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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.

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.