Sessional Lecturer, INF481H1

4 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada University Of Toronto Full time
University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2025 (January - April)

INF481H1 – Special Topics in Information Studies I: UX

Course Description: This advanced course allows students to investigate emerging issues, practices, theories, and innovations of user experience design. Held primarily in seminar format, students will lead and participate in discussions, activities, and workshops on a variety of topics relevant to the user experience field and the broader context of digital design and innovation. Students will be encouraged to think both creatively and critically about the social, political, and environmental factors impacting UX design theory and practice. Topics for the course include: understanding how to design for emerging technologies such as recommend or systems/strategies, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), voice and gesture interfaces, UX issues with integrating AI, accessibility UX design, Cross-Platform and Multi-Device UX, UX for video games and influence and leadership in UX design. Students will research the current and future state of UX practice following emerging research and industry trends.
INF481H1 - Special Topics in Information Studies I: UX

Estimate of the course enrolment:35

Estimate of TA Support:None anticipated.Estimate of 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater. Allocation of TA hours, if any, will be based on enrolment numbers.

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:January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Salary:
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: $11,485

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.

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:June 27, 2024

Application Process:Applicants must submit a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form in one pdf file to the attention of:

Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street
University of # 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.
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