Sessional Lecturer – CSC498H5S – Topics in Computer Science

Date Posted: 06/25/2025

Req ID: 43868

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

• Course number and title: CSC498H5S, LEC0101 – Topics in Computer Science
• Course description: Introduction to a topic of current interest in computer science intended for CSC majors and specialists.
• Estimated course enrolment: 40
• Number of positions: 1
• 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 information security/information security risk management as evidenced by research activity, industry experience, or teaching experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable currency and mastery. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred.
• 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. While there is a lot of room for creativity in course delivery, instructors will be expected to follow the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course.
• How to apply: If interested, please reply to: jobsmcs.utm@utoronto.ca with 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

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.

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