Sessional Lecturer, INF2200H - UX Leadership and Influence

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a dynamic course on UX Leadership and Influence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage students in the principles of user-centered design and leadership within the UX field. The course emphasizes hands-on learning through projects and discussions, equipping students with essential skills to advocate for effective UX practices in real-world scenarios. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position allows you to inspire the next generation of UX leaders while contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Completed or nearly completed PhD in a related field or a Master's degree with extensive experience.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course materials and delivering lectures.
• Developing and grading assignments, tests, and exams.
• Holding office hours for student support.

Skills

User Experience Leadership

Design Thinking

User Research

Agile Development

Empathy

Storytelling

Persuasion

Education

PhD in a related field

Master’s degree with professional experience

Job description

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2026 (January - April)

Course: INF2200H – UX Leadership and Influence

Course Description: In a fast-moving business world, User Experience (UX) leadership and influence are essential skills for UX professionals. UX leaders advocate for user-centered design practices, infuse this into organizational culture, and drive business success through user needs and design mandates. They collaborate with stakeholders including users, product owners, managers, engineers, and specialists across disciplines to establish best UX practices, design operations, and agile methodologies, ensuring effective end-to-end user experiences.

This course introduces key UX leadership skills, offers opportunities for development, and raises awareness of exemplary UX leadership expectations. It employs studio-based learning and strategy discussions. Students will examine and demonstrate UX leadership through lectures, individual assignments, and a major group design project. The course emphasizes communicating UX value to executives, recognizing business challenges as UX opportunities, and applying UX best practices like design thinking, user research, and agile development, alongside personal skills such as empathy, storytelling, and persuasion.

Course Details

• Enrollment Estimate: 35 students
• TA Support: None anticipated; approximately 75 hours with 36+ students, based on enrollment.
• Class Schedule: To be determined. Attendance on university premises is required as of the starting date.
• Session Dates: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

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

Note: Salary rates may vary according to the collective agreement, which takes precedence.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a completed or nearly completed PhD in a related field or a Master’s degree with extensive professional experience. Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course materials
• Delivering lectures, seminars, and labs
• Developing and grading assignments, tests, and exams
• Holding office hours

Application

Deadline: June 3, 2025

Applicants should submit a CV and completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (combined into one PDF) addressed to:

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

Preference will be given to qualified candidates at Sessional Lecturer II and III levels, as per Article 14:12 of the collective agreement.