Sessional Lecturer - CSC358H5S - Principles Of Computer Networks

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking two Sessional Lecturers for the CSC358H5S course on Principles of Computer Networks. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Computer Science or Education and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include course planning, student support, and grading. Applications are encouraged from equity-deserving groups.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or Education required.
• Advanced comprehension of the subject matter preferred through research, industry, or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning lectures, tutorials, assignments, and grading.
• Provide contact time outside of class for student support.
• Invigilate final exams and manage course grades.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in Computer Science or Education

Job description

Date Posted: 06/25/2025
Req ID: 43867
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

• Course number and title:CSC358H5S, LEC0102 + LEC103– Principles of Computer Networks

• Course description: Introduction to computer networks and systems programming of networks. Basic understanding of computer networks and network protocols. Network hardware and software, routing, addressing, congestion control, reliable data transfer, and socket programming.

• Estimated course enrolment: 80 per lecture

• Number of positions: 2

• TA support: 50 hours per 35 students enrolled per semester.

• Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026.

• Salary: Rate of pay for half-course for Sessional Lecturer is as follows: Sessional Lecturer I = $14,125.85; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term = $15,794.49; Sessional Lecturer II = $15,794.49; Sessional Lecturer II - Long = $16,906.58; Sessional Lecturer III = $16,906.58; Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term = $17,440.58.

• Minimum qualifications: Completion of a graduate degree in Computer Science or Education. Advanced comprehension of the subject matter as evidenced by research activity, industry experience, or teaching experience. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Preferred qualifications: n/a

• Description of duties: Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including: planning the lectures, tutorials, assignments and tests and marking schemes; providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, emails, etc.; invigilating the final exam; managing the grades and submitting the final course grades; dealing with student petitions, setting and grading a make-up exam if required.

• How to apply:If interested, please reply to:[e-mail] the following information:1)CUPE 3902(Unit 3) Employment Application Form:https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form; 2) your current CV; and 3) letter(s) of recommendation addressing your ability to teach.

• Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Closing Date:07/18/2025, 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.