Sessional Lecturer-ECOHF​/ECOHF: Sp in Eco: Banking Comp. and Fin. Stability; Sec.L5101

Date Posted: 02/26/2026
Req : 47048
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

ECO
421H1F/ECO
4050H1F:
Special Topics in Economics:
Banking Competition and Financial Stability (Section LEC 5101)

Course

Description:

This course looks at banking where it actually lives: in markets shaped by competition, information frictions, and strategic behavior. Instead of frictionless models, you will study banks as imperfectly competitive institutions that create liquidity and allocate credit while managing risk...and sometimes amplifying it. We examine how these forces shape lending, monitoring, and funding, and how policy tools such as deposit insurance, capital requirements, and resolution regimes both stabilize the system and distort incentives.

By linking core theory to major financial crises and current policy debates, the course develops a clear, integrated view of modern banking. Through interactive discussions, a core research project, guest speakers from the industry, and current policy debates, you will apply economic tools to the real decisions and trade-offs facing financial systems today.

Estimated course enrolment: 50

Estimated TA support: 70 hours (contingent upon enrolment and funding)

Class Schedule Class Schedule: Monday 18:00-21:00;
Wednesday 18:00-21:00

The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. 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 appointment:
May 1
- June 30, 2026

Salary (per section):
$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

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching over four or more years

Description of duties:

• 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

Application instructions:

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
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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.