Sessional Lecturer - PLA 1525 H1F: Urban, Regional and Community Economic Development
University of Toronto
Sessional Lecturer - PLA 1525 H1F: Urban, Regional and Community Economic Development
Date Posted: 07/26/2024
Req ID: 38907
Faculty/Division: Arts and Science
Department: Dept of Geography
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
(Emergency Posting) PLA 1525H1F: Urban, regional and Community Economic Development
Course Description: This course surveys urban, regional, and community economic development theories and planning practices, with a focus on North America in comparative perspective. Coverage includes orthodox and neoclassical theories from economic geography, urban economics, and political science/sociology, which provide the rationale for people-centric, place-based, and institutionally-oriented economic development plans and policies. Heterodox and community-oriented alternatives are also examined. Using real-life cases, we review cluster strategies, enterprise zones/districts, labour and capital relocation incentives, regional and anchor institution strategies, workforce development systems, community benefit agreements, living wage policies, local hiring/procurement preferences, and community/cooperative ownership models.
Estimate of course enrollment: 20
Estimate of TA Support: None
Class Schedule: Mondays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.89. Sessional Lecturer I Long-term - $9,930.79. Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.76; Sessional Lecturer II Long-term - $10,326.61; Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76; Sessional Lecturer III Long-term - $10,570.02
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: A Ph.D. in Planning, Geography or a related field is required. Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of economic development as indicated in the course description is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience teaching this or a similar course at the University level is preferred. Applied experience in the field is preferred.
Brief description of duties: Preparing materials for lectures and class discussions; preparing course syllabi and selecting relevant readings; developing, administering, and marking course assignments, tests and exams; test/exam invigilation and holding regular office hours.
Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: To apply, please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if had previous teaching assignments), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and names for two possible references by August 7, 2024 to:
Professor Sarah Wakefield, Graduate Chair
Department of Geography and Planning
Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto
100 St. George Street, Room 5047
Toronto, ON M5S 3G3
Email: jobs@geog.utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 08/07/2024, 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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