Date Posted: 05/25/2026
Req ID: 48144
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Course Number and Title:
MMF2032H: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LEC 0101)
Course Description:
This is an intensive, hands-on five-day course designed for students interested in turning their ideas into real-world ventures in the age of AI. You will work through the core stages of building a startup: identifying a meaningful problem, conducting industry and market analysis, engaging in customer discovery, designing a clear value proposition, and developing a business model. Using AI tools throughout the process, you will rapidly prototype your idea and prepare a live product demo and pitch deck.
A central focus of the course is learning how to think critically about your own ideas. You will be expected to test assumptions with evidence, analyse competitors, understand market dynamics, and validate or invalidate your hypotheses before building further. Strong ventures are not driven by attachment to an idea, but by a disciplined focus on solving real problems. By the end of the course, you will be able to clearly communicate your idea, understand how new products are validated and brought to market.
Estimated course enrolment 36
Estimated TA support n/a
Class Schedule Class Schedule: Monday 5:00-8:00pm; Tuesday, 5:00-8:00pm; Wednesday 5:00-8:00pm; Thursday 5:00-8:00pm; Friday 5:00-8:00pm
The delivery method for this course is in-person.
Sessional dates of appointment July 13-17, 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:
Preferred qualifications:
of duties
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: https://www.economics.utoronto.ca/index.php/index/recruiting/sessionalOpeningsForm
Please attach the additional documents in one PDF file format to the application form. If you have any questions, please contact sessional.economics@utoronto.ca All applicants must have a valid email address.
Closing Date: 06/16/2026, 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.
