Job Description

Date Posted:

11/05/2025

Req ID:

45824

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:

Dept of Geography

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course: PLA1103H: Legal Basis of Planning

Course Description:

This course examines the legal basis of planning, including the relevant legislation, bylaws and policies that guide planning in the Province of Ontario. Part I of the course introduces you to the basics of planning law -- in essence, how to distinguish between law and policy, how to read case law, and understanding the role of the courts. Part II focuses on planning law in action, including understanding how legal issues affect the day-to-day life of planners, a field trip, and guest speakers. In Part III we will take a close look at current issues and problems in planning law, including indigenous-municipal planning relationships, the Places to Grow legislation, and the zoning of rooming houses.

Estimate of course enrollment:

35

Estimate of TA Support:

0

Class Schedule:

Tuesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Sessional dates of appointment:

January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Salary:

Category

0.25 FCE (Jan-Apr 2026)

Sessional Lecturer I

$4,910.35

Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term

$5,255.02

Sessional Lecturer II

$5,255.02

Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term

$5,380.14

Sessional Lecturer III

$5,380.14

Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term

$5,515.18

This posting is for two 0.25 FCE positions to co-teach this course.

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.

Qualifications:

A degree in Law with a specialization or work experience in Urban Planning is required. The ability to teach and communicate the legal basis of planning, policy and analytical skills is required.

Brief description of duties:

Preparing course outline, syllabi and lectures; developing and administering grading, course assignments and weighting, tests and exams; 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: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, and names for two possible references by

November 27, 2025 to:

OFFICE OF THE 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.geoplan@utoronto.ca

Closing Date:

11/27/2025, 11:59PM EDT



The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.