IRE1725H-S Cross Cultural Differences in Organizational Contexts – Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 06/03/2025

Req ID: 43204

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Ctr for Industrial Relations

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: IRE 1725H-S Cross Cultural Differences in Organizational Contexts

Course Description:

Understanding the functioning of Western European and American organizations has been an ongoing effort for most of the 20th century. In the 21st century, it is important to understand how organizations function in a wide variety of cultures. This course will focus on understanding cultural differences in behaviour in organizations. It will critically examine current research and theory in cross-cultural organizational behaviour, psychology and human resources management. In addition to providing students with a theoretical understanding of organizational behaviour in a cross-cultural context, students will also have an opportunity to develop culturally relevant interpersonal skills via a variety of exercises including role-plays and case discussions.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 20

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: Fridays, 10:00 – 12:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1 – April 30, 2026

Salary:

Salary (inclusive of vacation pay):

Sessional Lecturer I = $9820.70

Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term = $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II = $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term = $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III = $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term = $11,030.36

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement should prevail.

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.

Closing Date: June 25, 2025

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to:

Tanya Pitel,

CIRHR Program Assistant

Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources

University of Toronto

121 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8

Email: t.pitel@utoronto.ca

Applications must be emailed directly to t.pitel@utoronto.ca and should not be submitted through this website.

Closing Date: 06/25/2025, 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.

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