Sessional Lecturer - PLA1751H: Finance for Planners

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Ontario is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course PLA1751H: Finance for Planners. The role requires preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and evaluating student performance. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field, with previous teaching experience preferred. The position is scheduled from January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, offering a salary of approximately $10,000. Apply by November 27, 2025.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Geography or a related field is required.
• Previous experience teaching this or a similar course at the University level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials for lectures and class discussions.
• Preparing course syllabi and selecting relevant readings.
• Developing, administering, and marking course assignments, tests and exams.
• Test/exam invigilation.
• Holding regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course material preparation

Assessment and grading

Education

Ph.D. in Geography or a related field

Job description

Sessional Lecturer – PLA1751H: Finance for Planners

Date Posted: 11/05/2025

Req ID: 45829

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Geography & Planning

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course: PLA1751H: Finance for Planners

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce planning students to current issues in municipal finance in Canada and around the world, provide basic economic tools to analyze municipal public finance problems, and emphasize the important role that municipal finance plays in planning decisions.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 15

Estimated TA Support: 0

Class Schedule: Monday's, 9:00am-11:00am

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Category: 0.5 FCE (Jan–Apr 2026)

Salary: $9,820.70

$10,510.04

$10,510.04

$10,760.28

$10,760.28

$11,030.36

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

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Geography or a related field is required. Previous experience teaching this or a similar course at the University level is preferred.

Brief description of duties

• Preparing materials for lectures and class discussions
• Preparing course syllabi and selecting relevant readings
• Developing, administering, and marking course assignments, tests and exams
• Test/exam invigilation
• Holding regular office hours

Application Process

To apply, please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if had previous teaching assignments), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form and names for two possible references by November 27, 2025.

Office of the Chair

Department of Geography and Planning

Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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.

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].