Sessional Lecturer - GLA2082H Innovation in an Age of Disruption
About The Position
The course GLA2082H Innovation in an Age of Disruption will explore a range of issues related to the emergence of new disruptive or transformative technologies and how they are shaping, and being shaped by, innovation and industrial policy globally. It will address the social consequences of these new technologies and examine how innovation policies and strategies in many jurisdictions are adapting to this disruption and creating new opportunities for economic growth. Topics include: defining disruptive technologies; the role of new disruptive technologies in productivity and economic growth; the impact of disruptive technologies on labour markets; the Net Zero imperative and the rise of new environmental technologies; the emergence of AI and other digital technologies; the geography of disruptive technologies; and, how institutions regionally, nationally and internationally are adapting to this disruption through a comparative review of innovation policies and strategies. The estimated course enrolment is 25 students. The class schedule is Monday 12-2pm. The delivery method is currently in-person but may change. The sessional dates of appointment are January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027.
Requirements
- PhD in Urban and Economic Geography
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience in this field is preferred
Responsibilities
- Developing the syllabus
- teaching one 2-hour lecture per week at the graduate level
- providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students
- preparing and delivering course material
- preparing and delivering assignments and tests
- marking student work and submitting grades
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
