Sessional Lecturer, INF2332H – Information Behaviour

Job title:

Sessional Lecturer, INF2332H – Information Behaviour

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

University of Toronto
Faculty of InformationSessional LecturerSummer Term 2025 – Session S (July – August)INF2332H – Information BehaviourCourse Description: Information behaviour is used to describe the many ways in which human beings interact with information, in particular the ways in which people seek and utilize information. An understanding of information behaviour is central to work in the information professions and knowledge-based industries. Practically speaking, an understanding of information behaviour helps information professionals to design information resources, systems, and services that are well-calibrated to the people who use them. This course draws upon the literature of Library and Information Science and related fields to offer a deep treatment of major theories, models, and concepts of information behaviour. Building upon this foundation, information behaviour is thoroughly analyzed from contemporary vantage points and within diverse populations and contexts.Estimate of the course enrolment: 35Estimate of TA Support: None anticipated.Class Schedule: TBD. You are required to be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $10,300
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,764
Sessional Lecturer II $11,021
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,227
Sessional Lecturer III: $11,279
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,485Please 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: Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course. Teaching experience is preferred.Brief description of duties: Preparing course materials; delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs); developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams; grading; holding regular office hours.Application Deadline: February 18, 2025Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed in one pdf file to the attention of:Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street
University of TorontoThis job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:29:16 GMT

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