Sessional Lecturer ECO411H5S

Sessional Lecturer ECO411H5S Date Posted: 09/11/2025 Req ID: 45161 Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: UTM: Economics Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Description Department of Economics at UTM Sessional Lecturer This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement The Department of Economics has the following Sessional Lecturer position available for the 2026 Winter term and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students. Late applications cannot be considered. Posting date: Thursday September 11, 2025 Closing date: Thursday October 2, 2025 Number of positions available: 1 Course title ECO411H5S Human Capital and Education in the Economy (1 section) Class Schedule Section LEC0101 - Thursday 1:00pm to 3:00pm (times subject to change) Dates of appointment January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026) Delivery The mode of instruction for this course will be in person. Description of Course This course addresses empirical and theoretical issues in education economics. Topics will include the interaction of human capital with growth and inequality, teacher incentives and teacher quality, early childhood education, and the racial achievement gap. We will also discuss the tools economists use to measure the causal effects of policies, and consider how statistics often presented in policy debates may be biased. After this course, students should be comfortable reading research papers in economics. (24L) Estimated Enrolment: 32 Estimated Teaching Assistant Support: 30 hours (per section) Position Description All normal duties related to the design, administration and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; supervision of teaching assistants; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, including make-up tests; calculation and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular student office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching and mastery of subject area Previous experience in teaching this, or related course, at university level Demonstrated excellence in delivering online courses in a remote setting. Preferred Qualifications PhD in Economics Professional experience in Finance industry Salary $9,820.70 at Sessional Lecturer I 0.5 FCE rate (inclusive of vacation pay) $10,510.04 at Sessional Lecturer II 0.5 FCE rate (inclusive of vacation pay) Salary rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail, in the event in a discrepancy of rates with this posting. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III in accordance with Article 14:12. Application Information Please submit application (via email) with current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to: Email: Department of Economics, University of Toronto Mississauga Late applications cannot be considered. By submitting an application and CV for this position, you will receive email notification of vacancies for Sessional Lecturers within the UTM Department of Economics for the next twenty-four (24) months. Closing Date: 10/02/2025, 11:59PM EDT 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. 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