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TEP1501H1 F - Leadership and Leading in Groups and Organizations

 

Course description: This course will examine leadership in relation to technology and the engineering profession. Topics will include leadership theories, historic and current leaders, ethical leadership, teaming and networking, productivity and innovation, thinking frameworks, business leadership, and influencing people. Through this course students will explore their own leadership abilities and develop or strengthen their competencies in areas such as managing conflict, team dynamics, running effective meetings, developing others, and the creation of vision and mission statements. The course will be delivered through lectures, workshops, readings, and guest speakers.  

 

Posting end date: July 18, 2025 

 

Number of positions (est): One (1) position 

 

Estimated TA support: TBA 

 

Estimated course enrolment: Approximately 30 students 

 

Class schedule: One 3-hour lecture per week 

 

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 

 

Hours: 1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hrs)  

 

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,760.28 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,013.89. 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: Needs to have: 

  • Extensive business and management experience 

  • Extensive leading experience, preferably in engineering intensive industry 

  • Experience teaching post graduate students  

  • Ability to convert to online duties if required 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate degree in Education, Business, Engineering, or Leadership Studies; or equivalent leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leadership development theory and practice. Proven track record of effective teaching and curriculum design. Understanding of engineering profession and context. Capacity to deliver experiential pedagogy. 

 

Description of duties:   

  • developing and presenting lectures 

  • setting and marking assignments (if required), a project, and final examination 

  • timely submission of final marks 

  • advising students (in person and via email)  

  • other appropriate teaching duties related to the course 

  • ability to convert to online duties if required 

 

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit: 

  • Application documents must be submitted via the link found in the application form in one (1) file. 

 

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at istep.academic@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. 

 

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 consideration as applicable to the position. 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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