The School of Planning invites applications for a sessional lecturer position for the course listed below. This is an important role that is highly valued by the School.
These positions require a minimum qualification of a Bachelors degree in Planning or allied discipline, a Master’s degree in Planning or a closely related field is preferred. Evidence of prior teaching experience and/or training should be provided. PhD candidates are welcome to apply, and should normally have completed their comprehensive exam, and research proposal degree milestones, to be candidates for these positions.
Typical duties include developing and delivering course content and assessments (including a course syllabus), 3 hours of classroom time per week, weekly office hours, course administration and regular communication with students regarding course content and special circumstances, developing assignments and/or tests, grading of student work, and the preparation and posting of final grades.
Some courses include TA allocations, depending on studio components and enrollment. If applicable, sessional lecturers are responsible for managing assigned TAs. Usually, these courses are delivered in the classroom at the University of Waterloo main campus. However, this may change depending on circumstances related to the pandemic. The sessional compensation rate per course for 2025 - 2026 is $8,910 (+4% vacation pay) for the term.
Applications are accepted via the webform only, multiple submissions are accepted. Applications need to include a detailed CV or resume, and a short letter outlining teaching qualifications and fit with the proposed course (1 page max). Offers will be made on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. | Deadline for winter courses September 30, 2025.
Note: Additional information about the programs can be found: Undergraduate program requirements, Graduate program requirements.
Mandatory safety training includes Employee Safety Orientation (SO1001), Workplace Violence Awareness (SO1081) and WHMIS (SO2017).
Please contact Environment School of Planning to obtain the most recent course outline as a general guide.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+).
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Mark Seasons, Director, School of Planning (mark.seasons@uwaterloo.ca).
Winter 2026 Term
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PLAN487 - Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems |LEC 0.50
Built around a set of key issues in the management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Focuses on middle management concerns and covers topics including GIS needs assessment, benchmarking, the law and spatial data, spatial data warehousing, multi-user GIS modelling, and GIS application development. Uses of GIS in both public and private sector organizations are covered.
Cross-Listed: GEOG487 - Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following