IRE-F HR Consulting Models, Practices, and - Sessional Lecturer

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1700H-F HR Consulting Models, Practices, and Applications - Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 06/09/2026

Req : 48491

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Ctr for Industrial Relations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and

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IRE 1700HF HR Consulting Models, Practices, and Applications

Course

Description:

The course has two objectives: (1) to introduce you to the field of consulting and (2) to enhance your consulting skills. It focuses on external consulting but will discuss internal consulting briefly. Our class process will be participative. As much of your learning will come from discussions and experiential exercises with your peers, it’s vital you come prepared to make contributions of quality to the content and process of our classes.

In our discussions, we’ll practice our appreciative inquiry skills.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1 – December 31, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed PhD in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or related discipline; or a combination of advanced degrees (e.g. MIRHR/MBA/LLB in applicable area) and equivalent professional background. Expert knowledge of subject area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of subject area and demonstrated ability in university teaching. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.

Description of Duties: Prepare a course syllabus in accordance with departmental guidelines. Prepare and deliver lectures (12 two-hour classes); be available for office hours and informal communications with students. Assess and evaluate students' work and provide final course grades in accordance with university and department practices.

Diversity Statement: 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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary.

Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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