University of Toronto
Faculty of Information
Sessional Lecturer
Winter Term 2027 ( January 2027 - April 2027 )
INF2409H - Special Topics in Information: Comparative Information Traditions: Islamic Civilization
Course Description:
There is growing recognition that academic discourse and professional practice in library and information science (LIS) often promote values aligned with a Caucasian Eurocentric view of the world to the exclusion of Indigenous culture, racialized individuals, and non-European civilizations. This course, INF2409H: Special Topics in Information: Comparative Information Traditions: Islamic Civilization, seeks to expose students to an alternate knowledge tradition, namely that of Islamic Civilization. With a history spanning 14 centuries across an expansive geography, Islamic civilization has its own rich understanding of knowledge and long-standing practices related to libraries and books. In addition, it has an age-old relationship with the European knowledge tradition that includes historical cross-pollination between these traditions, and more recently, the colonial experience of Muslim societies.
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, 2027 - April 30, 2027
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
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. 1, 2026
Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form in one pdf file to the attention of:
Nafiseh Yazdian, Administrative Coordinator
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street University of Toronto
sessional.ischool@utoronto.ca
This 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.
