Date Posted: 05/20/2026
Req ID: 48160
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr of Criminology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Course number and title: CRI3150H F “Special Topics: Open Source Digital Investigative Methods
Course description: Open source digital investigators have made groundbreaking discoveries over the past decade, from uncovering Russian espionage rings to documenting atrocities in conflict zones. Today, newsrooms across the world have “open source verification” desks staffed by experts with a facility for discovering and analyzing open source data using digital investigative methods. In this course, you will learn the methods and skills to gather, analyze, and synthesize digital information (e.g., social media posts, videos, photos, etc.) using cutting-edge methods like geolocation and digital archeology. The methods that you learn in this course will aid you both in your academic research, and as you navigate your way through digital spaces in an increasingly conflicted world.
Number of Positions: 1. We are seeking 1 Sessional Lecturer I to teach the course (0.5 FCE).
Estimated course enrollment: 25
Estimated TA support: None
Class schedule: WE, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Salary: (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer I - $$9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer I (Long Term) - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II (Long Term) - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) - $11,228.90
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: Either Ph.D. or MA in relevant social science discipline (e.g. criminology, sociology or political science), or law degree, and relevant professional experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching this course or another similar course would be desirable.
of duties: All duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; printing of course material; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; and order all necessary readings.
Application instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to Meng Xiao at assistant.crimsl@utoronto.ca no later than the closing date of the job posting.
Closing Date: 06/10/2025, 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.
