Sessional Lecturer - INFR 4680U - IT Security Policies and Procedures - Fall 2026

Ontario University Athletics; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach INFR 4680U - IT Security Policies and Procedures for Fall 2026 at North Campus in Oshawa, ON. Appointment is limited term with course delivery using technology-enhanced learning and inclusive teaching practices.

The lecturer will develop and teach the course, prepare all materials, and grade assignments while offering student consultations.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for undergraduate/graduate teaching.
• Evidence of ability to work in a collaborative environment and to deliver courses using technology-enhanced learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach a theoretically and methodologically sophisticated IT security course as described.
• Deliver, prepare, and grade all course material and assignments; be available for student consultation.
• Utilize technology-enhanced learning with laptops and wireless connectivity; ensure inclusive teaching strategies.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Networking/IT Security

Canvas LMS

Remote teaching

Organization

Education

Bachelors in IT/CS + 3 years security policy exp

MBA + CS/Math IT mgmt undergrad

Masters in CS (networking/IT security)

Masters in IS or Security Policy

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - INFR 4680U - IT Security Policies and Procedures - Fall 2026

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Number of Sections: 2

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: August 11, 2026

Closing Date: August 24, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: INFR 4680U - IT Security Policies and Procedures

Location of classes:

North Campus
Course Start Date: September 8, 2026
Course End Date: December 23, 2026

Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturer providesinstruction to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business and IT.

To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments.The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website.Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate/graduatelevel.

Required Skills:

• Aproven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teachingstrategies


• Evidenceof an ability to work in a collaborative environment


• Excellentcommunication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationshipswith a range of faculty, staff and students


• Candidateswill have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students in aNetworking and IT Security or related program


• Demonstratedknowledge and experience with any Learning Management System, preferably Canvas


• Demonstratedability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as GoogleMeet (if required)


• Excellentorganizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery,the marking of assignments and exams and the ability to respond to studentenquiries in a timely manner

Education:

The successful applicant must meet at least one of the followingqualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science AND at least 3 years of professional experience related to network and IT security policy; OR


• An MBA AND an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics with a focus on Information Technology Management; OR


• A Masters in Computer Science with a focus on networking and IT security policy or technology management; OR


• An MSc in a field related to technology management and/or networking and IT security policy; or


• A Masters in Information Systems or Security Management; OR


• A Masters in Information Systems Security Policy

Experience:

• Preference will be given tothose candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence experiences inNetworking and IT Security in a post-secondary environment


• Provenexperience managing large classes and diverse populations


• Experiencecoordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or2SLGBTQ+.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work inCanada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more informationabout the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location:

Oshawa, ON, Canada