Sessional Lecturer, INF2151H - Indigenous Data Governance Foundations

University of Toronto; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Winter Term 2026 to teach Indigenous Data Governance Foundations. Candidates should have a relevant PhD or Master's degree and teaching experience. Responsibilities include preparing materials and delivering lectures.

Qualifications

• Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course materials and delivering course content.
• Developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer, INF2151H - Indigenous Data Governance Foundations

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2026 (January - April)

Course Description:

This course (INF2151H – Indigenous Data Governance Foundations) introduces students to the ethics, principles, frameworks, and methodologies implicated in the design and creation of data collection and governance systems centered on the rights to sovereignty and self-determinism of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples, as well as Indigenous peoples in a global context.

The course surveys the legal and political dynamics of Indigenous-settler relations, with an emphasis on the problematic history of data collection by state and non-state actors within Indigenous populations, and on the data sovereignty countermeasures developed and deployed by Indigenous communities.

This course develops students’ understanding of key distinctions between Indigenous and western epistemic traditions, worldviews, and ways of being by incorporating Indigenous methodologies and understandings of data collection and research into its critical and analytical frame. Special attention is paid to the data governance and sovereignty principles embodied in core frameworks such as the OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) and CARE (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics) models, and the emerging legal and jurisdictional implications of policy mechanisms such as UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples).

The course engages with emerging trends and case studies in Indigenous data governance, inclusive of operationalized examples of core frameworks across various jurisdictions such as the Inuit Circumpolar Council, and through data governance policy development within settler governments, institutions, and industries.

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] .