Sessional Lecturer – KPE320H: Administrative Theory and Organizational Behaviour

Date Posted: 04/10/2025

Req ID: 42482

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Code: KPE320H: Administrative Theory and Organizational Behaviour

Course description: This course provides a unique blend of administrative theory with organizational behaviour. Technical skills covered include planning, goal setting, management by objectives, organizing tournament draws, budget making and financial management, fund raising, legal liability and decision making. These technical skills are examined with special attention given to the impact of traditional organizational factors such as personality, motivation, leadership, power and politics, and communication. Cutting-edge issues including emotions, trust, work-life balance, stress in the workplace, globalization, diversity and ethical decisions are interwoven throughout the course rather than presented as stand-alone topics. Case studies and problem-based learning exercises are used extensively to provide the student with a conceptual understanding of real-life administration.

Estimated TA support:

Estimated course enrolment: 60

Class schedule: TBD

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCE

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I – $9,457.90

Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term – $9,930.79

Sessional Lecturer II – $10,121.77

Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term – $10,326.62

Sessional Lecturer III – $10,362.76

Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term – $10,570.02

Minimum Qualifications: PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.

Description of duties:

All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This course will be taught in person.

Application Procedure: Please submit your Cover Letter and CV via the online form.

Closing Date: 05/05/2025, 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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