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Sessional Lecturer: MUI1080H5 S - Economic Development Planning
Date Posted: 10/28/2026
Req ID: 50828
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description
Sessional Lecturer: MUI1080H5 S – Economic Development Planning
The Institute for Management and Innovation’s Master of Urban Innovation has the following Sessional Lecturer position available for the Winter 2027 term and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students. No late applications can be considered.
Posting Date: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: November 18, 2026
Course Title: MUI1080H5 S – Economic Development Planning
Class Schedule: Winter Term: Thursdays 2PM – 5PM
Dates of Appointment: January 1st, 2027 – April 30th, 2027
Description of Course: This course is meant to provide students with the skills to understand and apply a variety of analytic approaches for regional and community economic development planning. These techniques are used in professional practice to yield information about the behaviour and performance of local economies and to measure the impact of public policy interventions.
With an emphasis on the use of case-study examples, the course will provide students with a solid understanding of the range of policy interventions that are used by economic development practitioners; the context and rationale for selection between economic development policy alternatives; and the suitability of policy alternatives at the spatial scale of the city and the region.
By the end of the course, students should be able to select techniques appropriate to particular situations and information needs, conduct analyses using these methods, critically evaluate the validity of the analytic results obtained, and interpret and clearly explain the results to policy makers.
Position Description: All normal duties related to the design, teaching, and delivery of a university credit course, including weekly lectures, meeting with student teams to guide and advise them on their assignments, holding weekly office hours, marking and evaluating all student assignments, recording student attendance, recording and submitting grades, and communicating with students on course-related matters.
Additional responsibilities include building and maintaining the Quercus course shell; designing the course syllabus, content, and assignments in close consultation with the Program Director; liaising with the Program Director regarding course content and curriculum; and participating in the MUI Case Competition as part of the course.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (geography, planning, political science or related field) preferred or relevant/equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications: 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 Collective Agreement.
Salary (half course): Minimum $9997.47 as per CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement (includes 4% vacation pay).
Anticipated Enrollment: 12
Application Instructions: Submit your CV along with a completed application form (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi/media/1025/download?inline) to: Simreet Aulakh, Program Coordinator, Master of Urban Innovation, at simreet.aulakh@utoronto.ca. Include ‘MUI1080H Sessional Lecturer Application’ in the subject line. Kindly note only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted.
Closing Date: 11/18/2026, 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.
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.
Indigenous Substantiation Process
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.
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Responsibilities
Design and teach the course, advise student teams, hold office hours, evaluate assignments, record attendance and grades, and communicate with students. Build and maintain the Quercus course shell, develop course materials in consultation with the Program Director, and participate in the MUI Case Competition.
Requirements
A Ph.D. in geography, planning, political science, or a related field is preferred; relevant or equivalent industry experience may also qualify. Preference is given to qualified applicants at the Sessional Lecturer II or III rank, and current University of Toronto students are not eligible to apply.
Skills
- Economic Development Planning
- Regional Economic Analysis
- Community Economic Development
- Policy Analysis
- Economic Impact Assessment
- Course Design
- University Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Assignment Evaluation
- Student Advising
- Case Study Analysis
- Quercus Course Management
- Communication
- Critical Evaluation
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Hiring contact
Simreet Aulakh
Hiring contact email
simreet.aulakh@utoronto.ca
Categories
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Economic Development Planning
- Regional Economic Development
- Community Economic Development
- Economic Analysis
- Policy Interventions
- Public Policy
- Policy Alternatives
- Impact Assessment
- Case Studies
- Urban Planning
- Regional Planning
- Course Design
- University Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Student Advising
- Assignment Evaluation
- Quercus
- MUI Case Competition
- Geography
- Political Science
