Sessional Lecturer - KPE429H: Sport Management (Toronto, ON, CA)

Date Posted: 04/15/2026 Req ID: 47718 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Course Code: KPE429H: Sport Management 

Course description: This course will introduce students to a variety of management concepts related to managing the business of sport, with a particular focus on Canadian contexts. Topics include an understanding of sport organizations and governing bodies, the economics of sport, financial management of sport organizations, designing and administrating sports competitions. The course uses a practical approach by focusing on local, provincial and national sport organizations as case studies for analysis. 

Estimated TA support: N/A   

Estimated course enrolment: 60 

Class schedule: N/A

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027- April 30, 2027  

Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCE 

Salary

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 online (sync).  

Application Procedure: Please apply via: https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/kpe/app/sl 

Closing Date: 05/06/2026, 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.