2026 Winter Sessional Lecturer Positions

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto seeks Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2026 to design and teach courses, supervise teaching assistants, and maintain office hours. Applicants should have a graduate degree and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Compensation varies based on the lecturer's level, offering inclusive vacation pay. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in relevant subject matter.
• Proven excellence in teaching.
• Ability to supervise teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach university credit courses.
• Supervise teaching assistants, if applicable.
• Develop and mark assignments and tests.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Advanced technological skills

Supervision of TAs

Education

Graduate degree relevant to the subject matter

Tools

Bitmap/vector graphics software

Audio/visual production tools

2D/3D modeling software

Animation software

Game design software

Job description

Overview

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, University of Toronto Mississauga. Posting Date: September 17, 2025. Closing Date: October 9, 2025. The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available for Winter 2026 session. Appointment dates are January 1 to April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026). In-person teaching; some courses may require travel to UTM.

For course descriptions, schedule of classes, tutorial sessions, and teaching mode, see the University of Toronto Timetable Builder: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and teach university credit courses, including preparation and delivery of course material.
• Supervise teaching assistants assigned to the course, if applicable.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams; calculate and submit grades to university officials.
• Maintain regular office hours and reasonable availability for student contact.
• In-person mode of instruction; candidates are required to travel to UTM to carry out duties.

Appointment and Compensation

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of 4% vacation pay (0.5 FCE).
• Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,510.03 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE).
• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.03 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE).
• Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,760.27 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE).
• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.27 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE).
• Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term: $11,030.35 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE).

Please note that if rates in the collective agreement vary from those stated, the rates in the collective agreement prevail.

How to Apply

A separate application package is required for each course. The package for each course must include a single PDF file containing:

• Course-specific application materials as described in the posting.

Notices and job ads for vacant positions are located on the University of Toronto careers pages.

Courses and Schedule (Examples)

• Design thinking and interdisciplinary design concepts; emphasis on creative and critical thinking in design, addressing symbolic and visual communication, material objects, environments, and organized services and activities.
• January 1 – April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026).
• Course examples include LEC0101 Thursdays 5pm-7pm; LEC0201 Mondays 3pm-5pm; PRA0101 Wednesdays 11am-2pm; LEC0101 Tuesdays 9am-11am; CCT212H5S Coding Cultures; CCT380H5S Human-Computer Interaction and Communication; CCT434H5S Design Thinking II.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and advanced technological skills are required.
• Graduate degree in the subject matter; experience in areas such as physical fabrication, prototyping, and community-based design is essential.
• Ability to supervise TAs is essential.
• Specific course qualifications vary by course (examples below):
• CCT212H5S Coding Cultures – focus on critical study of computing, culture, and society; labor of coding; materiality of software; IP; digital media cultures.
• LEC0201 – history of computing, digital countercultures, alternative media, social studies of technology; undergraduate teaching experience; supervision of TAs; skills in bitmap/vector graphics, audio/visual production, 2D/3D modeling, animation, and game design.
• LEC0101 – emphasis on 3D modeling, world building, level design, game design; production software proficiency; stereoscopic 360VR knowledge is an asset.
• PRA0101 – focus on HCI concepts, usability, accessibility; PhD in a relevant discipline; ability to teach undergraduate courses with emphasis on practical and theoretical HCI.
• CCT434H5S – Design Thinking II; advanced design projects; supervision of TAs; knowledge of design methodology, speculative design, community-based and project-based learning.

Closing Date: October 9, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT.

Diversity, Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents may be given priority. The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value equity, diversity and inclusion, and recognize diverse perspectives as essential to our academic mission. Completion of a brief Diversity Survey is requested as part of the application; this survey is voluntary and confidential. For more information, see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility and Accommodations

The University is committed to accessibility and inclusion under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].