Sessional Lecturer, INF2120H - Conservation and Preservation of Recorded Information

University of Toronto; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Winter Term 2026 to teach 'Conservation and Preservation of Recorded Information'. The role involves preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing students. Candidates should ideally have a PhD or Master's degree with teaching experience. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD or Master's with extensive experience.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course materials and delivering content.
• Developing and administering assignments, tests, and exams.
• Grading and holding regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer, INF2120H - Conservation and Preservation of Recorded Information

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2026 (January - April)

INF2120H - Conservation and Preservation of Recorded Information

Course Description:An introductory course (INF2120H — Conservation and Preservation of Recorded Information) in preservation issues covering both restoration of the artifact and preservation of content. Topics include composition and manufacture of paper, principles and ethics of restoration; restoration methods; archival conservation practices; rare book conservation practices; preservation microfilming, theory and practice; national and international preservation filming efforts; mass deacidification; organization, administration and funding of preservation efforts; new document substrates; and, emergency and disaster planning.

Estimate of TA Support:None anticipated.Estimate of 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater. Allocation of TA hours, if any, will be based on enrolment numbers.

Class Schedule: TBD. You are required to be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.

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

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.

Qualifications:Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course. Teaching experience is preferred.

Brief description of duties:Preparing course materials; delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs); developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams; grading; holding regular office hours.

Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street
University of Toronto
[e-mail]

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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] .