Date Posted: 03/06/2025
Req ID: 41887
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course Number and Title:
ECO333H1S Urban Economics (Section LEC0101)
Course Description:
Spatial economic theory and urban public policy: firms and individuals in partial and general equilibrium, land development and land-use controls, urban transportation, efficiency and equity in spending and taxing.
Estimated course enrolment: 90
Estimated TA support: 126 hours (contingent upon enrolment and funding)
Class Schedule: Tuesday 14:00-17:00; Thursday 14:00-17:00
The delivery method for this course is currently ONLINE SYNC. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Sessional dates of appointment: July 1 - August 31, 2025
Salary (per section):
$9,457.90 - Sessional Lecturer I
$9,930.79 - Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
$10,121.77 - Sessional Lecturer II
$10,326.62 - Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term
$10,362.76 - Sessional Lecturer III
$10,570.02 - Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term
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 in Economics
• Prior experience teaching this course (or a similar course) at the university level
• Ability and experience teaching large classes
Preferred qualifications:
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching over four or more years
• Experience with remote or online teaching
Description of duties:
• Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course
• Supervision of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course
• Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations
• Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students
Application instructions:
Applicants should submit an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://www.economics.utoronto.ca/index.php/index/recruiting/sessionalOpeningsForm.
Please attach the additional documents in one PDF file format to the application form. If you have any questions, please contact sessional.economics@utoronto.ca. All applicants must have a valid email address.
Closing Date: 03/31/2025, 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.
