Sessional Lecturer: MUI2095HY - Capstone Course

Search KeywordsMore Filter Options: Campus and Job CategoryLoading...CampusAllJob CategoryAllClearSelect How Often (in Days) To Receive An AlertSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Apply now »Sessional Lecturer: MUI2095HY - Capstone CourseDate Posted: 11/24/2025Req ID: 46163Faculty/Division: UofT MississaugaDepartment: UTM: Inst. for Management & InnovationCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)DescriptionSessional Lecturer: MUI2095HY - Capstone CourseThe Institute for Management and Innovation’s Master of Urban Innovation has the following Sessional Lecturer position available for the Winter 2026 term and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students. No late applications can be considered.Posting Date: November 24, 2025Closing Date: November 28, 2025Course Title: MUI2095HY - Capstone CourseClass Schedule: Winter Term: Wednesdays 2PM – 5PMDates of Appointment: January 1st, 2026 – April 30th, 2026Description of Course: All students in the program will complete a capstone course in their second year that will draw upon the academic background and training provided in both their core and elective courses, as well as the practical experience gained through their summer internship to analyze a key problem or challenge in economic development and provide both the analytical and governance components of an integrated solution to the problem. The focus of the projects will be on demonstrating integration, application, and innovation skills to address challenges in managing the process of urban development.Position Description: All normal duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a University credit course including: weekly lectures or workshops; meeting with students to guide/advise them on their capstone project and assignments; holding weekly office hours; organizing and executing the final presentation/showcase with support from the Employer & External Relations Manager; marking/evaluating all student assignments; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; communicating with students on course-related matters; supervising and monitoring student progress on the project; designing course content and assignments in close consultation with the Program Director, faculty, and staff (this includes but is not limited to identifying and scoping potential student projects); and liaising with potential clients, the Program Director, and the Employer & External Relations Manager regarding course content and curriculum.Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (geography, planning, political science or related field) preferred or relevant/equivalent industry experience.Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course.Salary (half course 0.5FCE): Minimum $9820.70 as per CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement (includes 4% vacation pay).Anticipated Enrollment: 14Application 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 ‘MUI2095 Sessional Lecturer Application’ in the subject line. Kindly note only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted, and only successful applicants will be contacted.Closing Date: 11/28/2025, 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.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 StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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.Job Segment: Political Science, Summer Internship, Curriculum, Intern, Entry Level, Social Sciences, EducationApply now »Find Similar JobsCUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Opportunities, CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Emergency Posting Opportunities