Sessional lecturer - pla1751h: finance for planners 1 - emergency posting

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university located in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course 'Finance for Planners.' Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field and have previous teaching experience at the University level. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, administering assignments, and conducting office hours. The position runs from January 1 to April 30, 2026, with an application deadline of December 11, 2025. This role offers a competitive remuneration package.

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.
• Developing, administering, and marking course assignments.
• Holding regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Education

Ph.D. in Geography or a related field

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - PLA1751H: Finance for Planners 1 - EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 12/04/2025
Req ID: 46293
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 Enrollment: 15

Estimated TA Support: 0

Class Schedule: Mondays, 9:00am-11:00am

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Category: 0.5 FCE (Jan–Apr 2026)

$9,820.70
$10,510.04
$10,510.04
$10,760.28
$10,760.28
$11,030.36

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.

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; planning and supervising the work of teaching assistants.

Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: 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 and names for two possible references by December 11, 2025 to:
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.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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].