Sessional Lecturer - ANT486H1S Special Topics: Socio-Cultural Research Seminar

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Anthropology department to teach a course on User-Experience and Design Research. The position offers an opportunity to engage with students in a dynamic teaching environment while exploring anthropological approaches. Minimum qualifications include an MA in Anthropology and extensive teaching experience. Candidates should submit their application with a detailed letter, CV, and requisite forms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in User Experience and Design Research.
• Evidence of superior teaching required.
• Experience teaching a course in User Experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outline, syllabus, and lectures.
• Deliver lectures and administer assignments.
• Hold regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching Experience

User Experience Research

Design Research

Education

MA in Anthropology

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

Date Posted:
05/27/2025
Req ID: 43046
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Anthropology
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: ANT 486H1S
Special Topics: Socio-Cultural Research Seminar: User-Experience and Design Research: Anthropological Approaches

Course description:
Unique opportunity to explore a particular Social Cultural Anthropology topic in-depth. Topics vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: ANT207H1 and 1.0 300-level FCE in ANT (Society Culture and Language)


The special topic for this course User-Experience and Design Research: Anthropological Approaches

Estimated course enrolment: 20 students


Estimated TA support: none


Class schedule:
Fridays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Classes begin January 5 and end April 6, 2026

*The delivery method for this course is in person.

Sessional dates of appointment:
January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,030.36


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:

MA in Anthropology required, PhD preferred.;

Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the field of User Experience and Design Research required.;

Previous experience teaching a course in User Experience and Design Research.;

Demonstrated evidence of superior teaching is required.

Description of duties

All duties associated with teaching an undergraduate course, including preparing the course outline, syllabus and lectures, delivering lectures, developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests & exams, holding regular office hours.

Application instructions:

Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here:
uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form
. Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Please submit applications to:

Josie Alaimo, Undergraduate Administrator

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology

To Josie Alaimo by email at # Date:06/17/2025, 11:59PM EDT





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.