Sessional Lecturer - GLAInternational Rights- Development Policies, Frameworks, Ethics

Sessional Lecturer - GLA
2060H International Rights-Based Development Policies, Frameworks, Ethics

Date Posted: 05/25/2026

Req : 48054

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Number and

Title:

GLA
2060H International Rights-Based Development Policies, Frameworks, Ethics, and Praxis

In this course, students will be exposed to and engage with some of the key/most current International Development challenges and opportunities faced by the UN, NGOs, CSOs, Government donor agencies, and other stakeholders. They will also engage with the discourse of Human Rights-Based International Development and its normative principles, including those inspired by the UDHR, CRC, and CEDAW. The decolonization of AID will also be unpacked and what it means for practitioners and leaders in this sector.

In addition, some of the overarching and key policies and frameworks guiding International Development work will be discussed, critiqued, and explored, such as the SDGs. The importance and complexity of ethical engagement by practitioners and leaders in this sector will be highlighted, amongst the overarching focus on the actual praxis of International Development work, through the voices and experiences of International Development professionals and leaders.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class

Schedule:

Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Delivery Method: 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: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

All inclusive of vacation pay.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Sociology.

Preferred Qualifications: Extensive teaching on the subject and professional experience working in the field of development and program evaluation.

Developing the syllabus; teaching one 2‑hour lecture per week at the graduate level; providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students; preparing and delivering course material; preparing and delivering assignments and tests; marking student work and submitting grades.

All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to

Closing Date: 06/22/2026, 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.

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.

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