Sessional Lecturer - PPG2002H1-F - Topics in Applied Economics: Gender and Economics

Date Posted: 04/16/2026
Req ID: 47751
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: PPG2002H-F - Topics in Applied Economics: Gender and Economics 

Course description: This course will introduce students to economic theory with discussions of empirical research papers to offer a fascinating perspective on women’s lives, from marriage and the family to the labour market. We will examine issues on marriage, fertility and divorce with the goal of understanding the large changes in family structure that have occurred over the past decades in developed countries. We will also study women’s behaviour in the labour force and gender gaps in the labour market outcomes. Many empirical research papers exploit real-world policy interventions. As such, we will spend some time on program evaluation methods from an applied perspective. The emphasis of this course is to get a good working knowledge of the applied economics methods and be able to apply them to real-world gender policy questions.
Learning Objectives of this course are:

1. Students will be able to analyze and think critically to solve complex problems related to gender and the gender gaps issues.
2. Students will be able to judge the quality of quantitative research papers.
3. Students will be able to persuasively communicate the central findings of empirical research papers to others. 

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class schedule: Tuesday 9am-12pm

*The delivery method for this course is expected to be 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: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Please note: This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2027.

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.

Qualifications: Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in economics required, with specialization in finance. Extensive and senior professional policy practitioner experience required. Teaching experience at the graduate level required.

Description of duties: Teaching at the graduate level, developing the syllabus, teaching three-hour classes, providing weekly office hours for academic counselling of students, preparing and delivering course material, preparing and delivering assignments and tests, marking student work and submitting grades.

Application procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form ( to p.jory@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 05/15/2026, 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.

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