Sessional Lecturer - GGR357H1S: Housing and Community Development (0.50 FCE)

University of Toronto
University of Toronto

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Posted on Oct 16, 2026

Sessional Lecturer - GGR357H1S: Housing and Community Development (0.50 FCE)

Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Req ID: 50563
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Geography and Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Description: Focuses on the importance of adequate housing and quality neighbourhoods. It roots theoretical explanations and policy debates in realities using Canada and Toronto as examples. Topics covered include the evolution of public policies relating to social housing, rental housing, homeownership, neighborhoods, and homelessness.

Estimated Course Enrollment:

60

Estimated TA Support:

80

Class Schedule:

Mondays | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sessional dates of Appointment:

January 01, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer (FCE 0.50): SL I: $9997.48, SL I - Long Term: $10699.22, SL II: $10699.22, SL II - Long Term: $10953.96, SL III: $10953.96, SL III - Long Term: $11228.90

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 (Minimum): A Ph.D. or a PhD in progress is required. Knowledge of the course topics is required.

Qualifications (Preferred): Completion of a professional development course on teaching preferred.

Brief description of duties: Instructors will lecture on the themes of the course; prepare the syllabus and lectures; develop and administer grading, course assignments, tests and exams; mark and invigilate exams; hold regular office hours; and supervise teaching assistants. Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.

TO APPLY:

Closing Date and Procedure for pool members to indicate interest in being considered for the position: to apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if had previous teaching assignments), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form, and names of two possible references by November 05, 2026 to:

OFFICE OF THE CHAIR

Department of Geography and Planning

5050-100 St. George Street

Toronto, ON

M5S 3G3

Email: jobs.geoplan@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 11/05/2026, 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into considerations as applicable to the position.

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

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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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


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