Sessional Lecturer - PLA1656H1F: Land Use Planning (0.25 FCE)

Date Posted: 07/06/2026
Req ID: 49191
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Geography and Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course: PLA1656H1F: Land Use Planning: Principles and Practice

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the statutory and non-statutory components of the planning process, including issues and implications of various planning policies and tools, and the role and responsibilities of key stakeholders. The course provides students with a foundation in the planning framework in Ontario, through a review of the intent of legislation and policy, and a critical discussion of the application of policy to current issues and case studies. With an emphasis on several issues of relevance to municipalities in the Toronto region, it also reviews planning approaches from cities around the world. The course focuses on land-use planning but also explores other key considerations and issues in the planning process.

Session Details:

Salary:

***This posting is for two (2) 0.25 FCE positions to co-teach this course.

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:

A professional master's degree in urban planning is required. Substantial professional planning experience in either the public or private sector is required. Candidates must possess demonstrated knowledge of land use planning, including the Ontario planning framework, planning legislation, policy development and implementation, and the application of planning tools to contemporary planning issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional planning experience in the public sector is preferred. Previous university-level experience as a sole or co-instructor is preferred. Previous graduate-level university teaching is strongly preferred. Registration as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP), or eligibility for registration, is an asset.

Brief Description of Duties:

Preparing the course outline and syllabus; delivering lectures; developing and administering course assignments and evaluations; grading assignments and examinations; providing timely feedback to students; holding regular office hours; responding to student inquiries; and performing other instructional duties associated with the delivery of the course.

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 applicable), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form), and the names of two possible references by July 29, 2026 to:

OFFICE OF THE CHAIR
Department of Geography and Planning
Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto
100 St. George Street, Room 5047
Toronto, ON M5S 3G3
Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 07/29/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.