Sessional Lecturer - ECOHSp Topics in Eco: Behavioral Macroeconomics; Section LEC
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Sessional Lecturer - ECO
422H1S:
Sp Topics in Eco:
Behavioral Macroeconomics (Section LEC 5101)
Date Posted: 02/26/2026
Req
Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science
Department:
Dept of Economics
Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy:
Yes
ECO
422H1S:
Special Topics in Economics:
Behavioral Macroeconomics (Section LEC 5101)
Macroeconomics typically assumes that households, firms and policymakers make rational decisions under full information or rational expectations. In this course we study systematically several departures of this framework, with an emphasis on models, empirical research and policy implications. Topics include trust in the banking system and policy, time discounting and commitment, mental accounting and fiscal stimulus policy, fairness and nominal wage rigidity, models of expectation formation and the Phillips Curve, money illusion, and speculation in financial markets.
Estimated course enrolment: 50
Estimated TA support: 70 hours (contingent upon enrolment and funding)
Class ScheduleMonday 17:00-19:00;
Wednesday 17:00-19:00
The delivery method for this course is currently online synchronous. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Sessional dates of appointmentJuly 1
- August 31, 2026
- $9,820.70 Sessional Lecturer I
- $10,510.04 Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
- $10,510.04 Sessional Lecturer II
- $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term
- $10,760.28 Sessional Lecturer III
- $11,030.36 Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term
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- PhD in Economics
- Prior experience teaching this course (or a similar course) at the university level
- Ability and experience teaching large classes
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching over four or more years
- Experience with remote or online teaching
- Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course
- Supervision of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course
- Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations
- Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students
Applicants should submit an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: Please attach the additional documents in one PDF file format to the application form. If you have any questions, please contact ses All applicants must have a valid email address.
Closing Date: 03/19/2026, 11:59PM EDT
Compliance StatementsThis 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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