Sessional Lecturer - PLA1552H - Leadership & Management For Planners - 0.25 FCE

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking qualified individuals for two co-teaching positions in a graduate course on urban and regional planning. Candidates must have a post-graduate degree and university teaching experience. The course will run from January to April 2026, and applications are due by November 27, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with current city planning practices in Ontario and Canada.
• Expertise in city administration preferred.
• Experience in a senior management position.
• Familiarity with land use and environmental planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outline, syllabus and lectures.
• Develop and administer grading, assignments, tests and exams.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Submit final grades.

Skills

City planning and management theory

Teaching experience

Senior management experience

Education

Post-graduate degree in Urban & Regional Planning or Public Administration

Job description

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to prepare professional planners to manage their own activities and provide leadership when operating as part of the city administration. Students will learn how services and programs are established, planned and delivered by city governments and other agencies, and will be introduced to the planning and management tools used to deliver the full range of programs a city must provide. The course will be delivered through readings, lectures and group discussions, with significant use of case studies on city issues.

Key Details

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm; Semester: January 1 – April 30, 2026; Two 0.25 FCE positions to co‑teach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outline, syllabus and lectures.
• Develop and administer grading, assignments, tests and exams.
• Invigilate examinations.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Submit final grades.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate degree in Urban & Regional Planning or Public Administration.
• Strong familiarity with city planning and management theory and current practice in Ontario and Canada.
• Expertise in city planning and city administration preferred.
• Experience in a senior management position in both private and public settings preferred.
• Familiarity with the practical aspects of implementing land use, environmental and other planning policy preferred.
• University teaching experience required.

Application Procedure

To apply, submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form and names of two references by November 27 , 2025. Submit to the Office of the Chair, Department of Geography and Planning, Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto.

Other Information

Posting is made in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference is given to qualified individuals at the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III (Article 14:12). This posting is for two 0.25 FCE positions to co‑teach the course.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others. Applicants may be asked to complete a concise Diversity Survey (voluntary). Inquiries regarding the Diversity Survey can be directed to the university’s diversity office.

Accessibility Statement

The University is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, please contact [e-mail].