Sessional Lecturer - PPG2015H-S - Topics in Public Policy Economics

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a qualified Sessional Lecturer for the course PPG2015H-S. This role involves teaching graduate-level students and developing course materials. Candidates must hold a Master's in economics with specialization in finance and possess substantial professional experience. The position offers a competitive salary and is in-person, with a session from January to April 2026.

Qualifications

• Masters in economics required, with specialization in finance.
• Extensive and senior professional policy practitioner experience required.
• Completed PhD preferred, teaching experience at the graduate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at the graduate level and developing the syllabus.
• Preparing and delivering course material and assignments.
• Supervising TA(s) and marking student work.

Skills

Teaching experience at the graduate level

Extensive policy practitioner experience

Master's in economics

Specialization in finance

Education

Masters in Economics

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted:
07/30/2025
Req ID: 44511
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title

: PPG2015H-S–

Topics in Public Policy Economics

Course description

: The course will evaluate the relative merits of government intervention versus non-intervention in these areas, and also the potential different interventions available. Expected consequences of interventions, risks and unintended consequences will also be explored. Topics will include (but are not limited to) government budgets, environment and climate change, labour markets, labour force skills, industrial policies, income distribution, housing and the new challenges and opportunities in the economy. Specific examples will be drawn from Canadian government policy developments and Budgets during the session.

Estimated course enrolment

: 25students

Estimated TA support

: N/A

Class schedule

: Thursdays 10am-1pm
*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: Masters in economics required, with specialization in finance. Extensive and senior professional policy practitioner experience required, preferably in the public sector.

Preferred qualifications: Completed PhD preferred, teaching experience at the graduate level preferred.

Description of duties

: Teaching at the graduate level, developing the syllabus, teaching three-hour classes, providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students, preparing and delivering course material, preparing and delivering assignments and tests, supervising TA(s), marking student work and submitting grades.

Application procedure

: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to # Date:08/20/2025, 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.