Sessional Lecturer - PPG1007H-S - Strategic Policy Implementation 1

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is looking for a Sessional Lecturer to teach a graduate-level course on Strategic Policy Implementation. The candidate should have a graduate degree in public policy or economics with a specialization in finance, along with significant teaching experience. Duties include developing course material, delivering lectures, and providing academic support to students. Competitive salaries based on the lecturer's experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate level teaching experience required.
• Specialization in finance is a must.
• Experience in syllabus development.

Responsibilities

• Teach three-hour classes for graduate students.
• Develop syllabus and course material.
• Provide academic counselling during office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience at the graduate level

Extensive policy practitioner experience

Leadership skills for group work

Education

Graduate degree in public policy or economics

PhD preferred

Job description

Date Posted:
07/12/2025
Req ID: 44248
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: PPG1007H-S– Strategic Policy Implementation

Course description:This is a foundational course in professional policy practice. It is interdisciplinary, drawing on key concepts from science, social science, business and public administration as well as the world of the policy practitioner. This course introduces students to thinking in a critical, integrated way about how to deliver on public policy objectives in the context of a dynamic political and stakeholder environment. Specifically, it examines key considerations in developing an implementation strategy for a policy initiative.

Estimated course enrolment: 25students

Estimated TA support: 35-hours

Class schedule: Wednesdays 9-12 and/or 2-5pm

*The delivery method for this course is expected to be in-person.Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

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

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II (Long Term) - $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) - $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.

Minimum qualifications:Graduate degree in public policy or economics required, with specialization in finance. Extensive and senior professional policy practitioner experience required. Teaching experience at the graduate level required.

Preferred Qualifications:Completed PhD preferred.

Description of duties: Teaching at the graduate level, developing the syllabus, teaching three-hour classes, providing bi-weekly break-out group leadership andoffice hours for academic counselling of students, preparing and deliveringcourse material,preparingand deliveringassignments and tests, marking student work and submitting grades, and supervising TA.

Application procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available atuoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form # Date:08/15/2025, 11:59PM EDT





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.







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.