Sessional Lecturer - UTM110H5: Generative AI and the Scholarly Research Act (Winter 2026)

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto - Woodsworth College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Winter 2026 course on Generative AI and the Scholarly Research Act. The role includes teaching and mentoring students on the impacts of generative AI in academic settings. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, possess teaching experience, and demonstrate engagement with generative AI.

Qualifications

• Completed doctoral degree in information science or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience teaching at university or college level.
• Engagement with professional development activities related to generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Teaching weekly classes and coordinating with TA.
• Marking assignments and submitting grades.
• Holding regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Engagement with generative AI

AI literacy

Academic planning

Education

Doctoral degree in information science or related field

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Sessional Lecturer - UTM110H5: Generative AI and the Scholarly Research Act (Winter 2026)

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Sessional Lecturer - UTM110H5: Generative AI and the Scholarly Research Act (Winter 2026)

Date Posted: 05/30/2025

Req ID: 43190

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM:Inst. Study of Univ Pedagogy

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Job Board: CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)

Description

UTM110H5: Generative AI and the Scholarly Research Act

This interdisciplinary course encourages students to develop an informed and critical stance regarding generative AI in their coursework and research. Students will examine how generative AI is reshaping our understanding of academic authority, information creation, and the value of knowledge. Course activities engage students productively and ethically in generative AI use while fostering their understanding of how it fits into the landscape of academic activity. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Positions: Up to 1 position(s) available.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 55

Estimated TA Support: one (1) TA.

Class Schedule: Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 5-April 24, 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

• A completed doctoral degree in information science or in a related humanities or social sciences field.
• A minimum of one year of experience teaching at the university or college level.
• Demonstrated engagement with professional development activities related to generative AI.
• Demonstrated experience teaching AI literacy courses
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with first-year university students.
• Demonstrated experience working with multilingual university students.
  
  

Description Of Duties

• Attending up to 10 hours of onboarding and professional development meetings.
• Teaching weekly classes.
• Coordinating with a TA to ensure continuity between lectures and tutorials.
• Marking student assignments (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials).
• Submitting grades to university officials.
• Holding regular office hours.
  
  

Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit to Malisa Zhou ([e-mail]), Acting Academic Advsior and Faculty Support Administrator, the following documents:

• CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form;
• Cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Examples of teaching evaluations.
  
  

Closing Date: 06/20/2025

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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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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