Sessional Lecturer, - Management and Practice in Specialized Information Settings

Sessional Lecturer – INF2560H – Management and Practice in Specialized Information Settings Fall Term 2026 (September 2026 - December 2026) Course Description This project-based course is an advanced study in how library, archives, knowledge management, information management and records management programs and services operate in specialized settings such as business corporations, law firms, hospitals, NGOs, not-for-profits, and government ministries and agencies. It is a community‑engaged course with visits to and with practitioners and a professionally supervised 50‑hour project which provides students with the opportunity to apply their information practice and project management skills and knowledge and to determine their suitability and interest in working in a specialized setting. Course Enrolment & TA Support 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 September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Salary Sessional Lecturer I: $10,889 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11,652 Sessional Lecturer II: $11,652 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,924 Sessional Lecturer III: $11,924 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $12,202 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 16, 2026 Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr