[Hiring] Sessional Lecturer - Managing People and Groups in Organizations @University of Toronto

Role Description

Course Code and Title: MGHB02H3 Managing People and Groups in Organizations

• Number of Openings: 1
• Lecture Sections: LEC01: Thu 09:00-11:00
• Course Description: An introduction to micro- and macro-organizational behaviour theories from both conceptual and applied perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups in different organizational settings. Topics covered include:
  • Individual differences
  • Motivation and job design
  • Leadership
  • Organizational design and culture
  • Group dynamics and inter-group relations
• Course Enrolment (est.): 60

Qualifications

• Minimum: A master's degree in organizational behaviour/industrial-organizational psychology OR a master's degree in social/personality psychology with at least 2 courses at the graduate level in organizational psychology.
• A strong academic record along with previous experience teaching this course or a similar course at the undergraduate level OR experience with activities related to teaching this course (e.g., experience being a teaching assistant, teaching some sessions of the course, experience in course development, etc.)
• Preferred qualifications: A Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior or Industrial-Organizational Psychology OR a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management/Social/Personality Psychology with at least 2 courses at the graduate level in organizational behaviour/organizational psychology.
• A strong academic record along with previous experience teaching this course or a similar course at the undergraduate level with good teaching evaluations.

Requirements

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including:
  • Preparation and delivery of course content
  • Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams
  • Calculation and submission of grades
  • Holding regular office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student and administrative contact
  • Supervision of T.A. assigned to course
• This course is only offered online with an expectation that the instructor will host synchronous classes, in addition to any asynchronous materials used for the course.
• Estimated TA Support (Hours): Approximately 50 minutes per student enrolled over 30.

Application Instructions

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form, updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) and applicable teaching evaluations (if available) online: Application Link

E-mailed applications and applications through SuccessFactors will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Additional Information

• 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.
• In considering qualified applicants, teaching excellence, currency in and mastery of subject area; previous experience in teaching a similar course at undergraduate (university) level or similar environment; several years related professional experience shall be the criteria used in the selection of the most qualified candidate in accordance with Article 14:12.
• Courses run as follows: S Term - January 11, 2027 to April 12, 2027.
• The Exam period is from April 14, 2027 to April 28, 2027.
• All positions involve the completion of all course grading. You must be available throughout the exam period as exams are scheduled centrally and individual preferences for exam times/dates cannot always be accommodated.
• Salary for a half-course (0.50 FCEs) inclusive of vacation pay:
  • Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay: $9,997.48
  • Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term rate of pay: $10,699.22
  • Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay: $10,699.22
  • Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term rate of pay: $10,953.96
  • Sessional Lecturer III rate of pay: $10,953.96
  • Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term rate of pay: $11,228.90