Sessional Lecturer - PLA1552H1S - Leadership & Management For Planners (0.50 FCE)

Date Posted: 10/14/2026

Req ID: 50525

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Geography and Planning

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Course Description: Shaping cities and communities of tomorrow demands a blend of technical expertise and the art of effective leadership and management. This course is designed to equip you with the tools to bridge the gap between knowledge and impactful implementation within the realm of urban and regional planning. Whether you are an aspiring planner with a passion for shaping sustainable cities, an environmental advocate seeking to drive change, or a real estate specialist aiming to develop livable urban space this course will provide a foundation for becoming a visionary leader and an adept manager.

Estimated Course Enrollment

Estimated TA Support

TBD (Final TA hours will be based on enrolment figures)

Class Schedule

Thursday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 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 postgraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Public Administration is required. Strong knowledge of city planning and management theory and current practice in Ontario and Canada is required. University teaching experience is required.

Qualifications ( Preferred ): Expertise in city planning and municipal administration preferred. Senior management experience in public/private sectors preferred. Familiarity with implementing land use, environmental, and related planning policies preferred.

Brief description of duties: Preparing course outline, syllabi and lectures; developing and administering grading, course assignments, tests and exams; exam invigilation; holding regular office hours, and submitting all final grades.

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 b y November 04, 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: 11/04/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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 consideration 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.