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Sessional Lecturer - PCJ362H1 S: Experiential Learning in PCJ

Course: PCJ362H1: Experiential Learning in PCJ

 

This course provides students an opportunity to learn by providing valuable services to local, national, or international organizations. This model of experiential learning is called organization partner experiences, in which students work in teams on a project that is of relevance to the partner organization. The overarching theme in this course is inclusion through access to public services. Access to public services such as education, health, and public provision of services is one of the most important ways in which disadvantaged populations experience upward socioeconomic mobility. Students will gain insights about inequality of access to public service, conduct critical analysis of current issues, and produce deliverables to understand issues of socio-economic inequality in societies around the world.

 

Estimated course enrollment:  ~ 45 students 
 

Estimated TA support: yes, with 1 weekly tutorial

 

Class schedule:  2-hour seminar-style workshops; occurring Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm from January-April 2026

 

Sessional dates of appointment:  January 2026 – April 2026

 

Salary (0.5 FCE):  

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term -$9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.5
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $10,570.02

 

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:  PhD degree with equivalent professional and/or academic experience. Experience in teaching at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Research background in Economics and Political Science, with a focus on the Tobacco industry.

 

Description of duties: Preparation and delivery of course content, including seminars; creation of courseware; the development and administration of assignments, marking and evaluation of proposals, reports and reflections, maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled contact hours, supervision of day-to-day work of project groups. Facilitate and maintain relationships with partner organizations.

 

Application instructions:  Please submit application to pcj.program@utoronto.ca

 

 

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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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