Sessional Lecturer: ECO200Y1Y Microeconomic Theory (Section LEC5101 - F session only)

Date Posted: 03/04/2024
Req ID: 36171
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: 

ECO200Y1Y Microeconomic Theory (Section LEC5101 – F-session only)

Course Description: Theory of markets and prices. Determination of prices through the interaction of the basic economic units, the household as consumer and as supplier of inputs and the business firm as producer and as employer of inputs. The pricing system as the mechanism by which social decisions and allocation of goods are made in a market economy.

Estimated course enrolment: 120

Estimated TA support: 168 hours (contingent upon enrolment and funding)

Class Schedule                                       Class Schedule:  TU:18:00-21:00; TH:18:00-21:00

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: May 1 – June 30, 2024.

Salary (per H section):
$9,457.90 (Sessional Lecturer I)
$9,930.79 (Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term)

$10,121.77 (Sessional Lecturer II)
$10,326.62 (Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term)
$10,362.76 (Sessional Lecturer III)
$10,570.02 (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
  

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 [email protected] . All applicants must have a valid email address.

Closing Date: 03/26/2024, 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.