• Job Description

  Req#: 47039

  Date Posted: 02/26/2026
  Req ID: 47039
  Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
  Department: Dept of Economics
  Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
  Existing Vacancy: Yes

  Description:

  Course Number and Title:

  ECO102H1S: Principles of Macroeconomics (Section LEC 5101)

  Course Description:
  An introduction to economic analysis and its applications from a macroeconomic (economy-wide) perspective. Topics covered include international trade and finance, role of money and the banking system, monetary and fiscal policy. Note: graphical and quantitative analysis are used extensively.

  Estimated course enrolment : 110

  Estimated TA support : 176 hours (contingent upon enrolment and funding)

  Class Schedule Class Schedule: Monday 17:00-19:00; Wednesday 17:00-19:00; Thursday 17:00-19:00
  

  The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. 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, 2026

  Salary (per section):
  $9,820.70 Sessional Lecturer I
  $10,510.04 Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
  $10,510.04 Sessional Lecturer II

  $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term

  $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer III

  $11,030.36 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
    
    

  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: 03/19/2026, 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.

  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.

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