Sessional Lecturer - URD1041HF- Introduction to Urban Design Theory

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Sessional Lecturer - URD1041HF- Introduction to Urban Design Theory

Date Posted:

04/27/2026

Req ID:

47880

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Architecture,Landscape\&Design

Department:

Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land \& Design

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course number and title:

URD1041HF - Introduction to Urban Design Theory

Course description:

This course is an introduction to contemporary urbanism and urban design. In a seminar format, students will explore: theoretical writings and manifestoes; and urban projects and practices. These will come to be seen as attempts to shape the physical organization of cities in response to the forces which drive change in modern urban society. This course is not a comprehensive historical survey. It is instead, a critical review of approaches to urbanism composed of theories, positions and design projects as well as

glimpses into contemporary urban design practice.

Estimated course enrollment:

12

Estimated TA support:

N/A

Class schedule:

Tuesday 3:00pm - 6:00pm \| Room TBD

Sessional Dates of Appointment:

September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Salary

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997\.47

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699\.21

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699\.21

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953\.96

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953\.96

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228\.9

• 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

MArch or MLA with an MUD degree or professional architectural or urban design experience preferred. We are seeking applicants with a proven record of teaching graduate-level seminars in history and theory of urbanism, urban design, or cities.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Architecture or related disciplines is preferred. Experience and knowledge of both non-Western and Western contexts is preferred.

Duties

Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, final examinations and deferred final examinations; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

Application Instructions

The Daniels Faculty uses a centralized application system for all CUPE 3902 hiring. If you have a currently active UTORid, please login via the link below and complete your profile. If your UTORid is not active, or you do not yet have a UTORid, please register and complete your applicant profile before applying.

Applications must be submitted at the following URL, selecting the appropriate course(s): https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/arcla/app/sl

You will be asked to upload a cover letter and CV for consideration. For questions, please contact: [email protected].

Closing Date:

05/18/2026, 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.

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. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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