2026 Summer Sessional Lecturer Positions

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

University of Toronto Mississauga

2026 Summer Sessional Lecturer Positions

Posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Posting Date: April 23, 2026

Closing Date: May 14, 2026

The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available for Summer 2026. For course description, schedule of classes, tutorial sessions, and teaching mode see the University of Toronto, Timetable Builder at: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ .

Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga.

Department/Subject Area: Communication, Culture, Information & Technology.

Appointment dates are:

S – Courses: July 1- August 31, 2026

The ICCIT invites applications from qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students.

Duties

All normal duties related to the design, administration, and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material; supervision of teaching assistants assigned to the course, if applicable; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculations and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular office hours, and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact. Candidates are required to travel to UTM to carry out duties unless indicated as online delivery mode.

How to Apply

A separate application package is required for each course. The package for each course must include a single file in PDF format, containing the following:

1. Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/media/537/download?inline

2. Cover Letter

3. Curriculum Vitae

Please submit your application package to: ICCIT Director at: ccitjobs@utoronto.ca

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of 4% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,510.03 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.03 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,760.27 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.27 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term $11,030.35 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

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.

“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.”

Notices and job ads for vacant positions are located on:

ICCIT Work with Us Website at: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/work-us#Sessional%20Lecturers%20positions

University of Toronto – CUPE3902 Unit 3 Opportunities:

• CCT316H5S Communication and Advertising

A study of theories in communication and meaning with different reference to advertising, advertising messages, and advertising management.

July 1, to August 31, 2026 (actual work may extend into September 2026)

LEC0101 Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-1pm (day/time subject to change)

Anticipated Enrolment: 40

Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and or demonstrated excellence teaching and advanced technological skills are required. Must have completed a graduate degree specific to the subject matter. Experience in teaching a similar topic at the undergraduate level is required. Record of research that reflects the subject matter. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under time constraints are required.

CCT477H5S UX Design - Understanding Users

The focus of the course is on understanding the experiences of users and their communities as affected by their interaction with digital technologies in information-centric societies. Students will learn the theoretical framework and practical aspects of advances user-centered design principles (such as participatory design and techno-centric ethnographies). This course represents an opportunity for students to enrich their understanding of the deep interconnections between human factors, human needs, interactive technologies, information, as projected on several dimensions: cultural, societal, ergonomic, and economic.

July 1, to August 31, 2026 (actual work may extend into September 2026)

PRA0101 Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9pm (day/time subject to change)

Anticipated Enrolment: 40

Estimated TA support: 45 hours

Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and or demonstrated excellence teaching and advanced technological skills are required. Must have completed a graduate degree specific to the subject matter. Experience in teaching a similar topic at the undergraduate level is required. Experience and ability to supervisor teaching assistants are also required. Record of research that reflects the subject matter. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under time constraints are required.

CCT481H5S Augmented Places and Social Media Spaces

Increasingly we are seeing a hybridization of information and location, where media provide a framework or environment for users (participants) to construct reality and relationships. The course explores emergence of new ubiquitous communication practices and the increasingly pervasive use of technology for the augmentation of people, places, and objects. In this course, students will explore various approaches to context-based information systems, and the shaping of social media spaces.

July 1, to August 31, 2026 (actual work may extend into September 2026)

LEC9999 Online Asynchronous Delivery

Anticipated Enrolment: 30

Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and or demonstrated excellence teaching and advanced technological skills are required. Must have completed a graduate degree specific to the subject matter. Experience in teaching a similar topic at the undergraduate level is required. Record of research that reflects the subject matter. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under time constraints are required.

• Closing Date: 05/14/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.