Sessional Lecturer, INF- Online Information Retrieval

Overview

Sessional Lecturer, INF
1325H – Online Information Retrieval

University of Toronto, Faculty of Information

Summer Term 2026 – Session F (May – June)

This course focuses on the principles and methods of information retrieval through academic and professional database searching. Characteristics of database organization, structure, and content, question analysis, search development and translation, and database selection are investigated. Will include a critical examination of major vendors and their systems. Emerging themes and issues relating to online information retrieval will be addressed.

Note:

Weekly in-class activities require use of a laptop.

• INF
  1325H – Online Information Retrieval
• Estimate of the course enrolment: 35
• 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: May 1, 2026 – June 31, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer I: $10,696
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11,445
• Sessional Lecturer II: $11,445
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,713
• Sessional Lecturer III: $11,713
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,986

Note: 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.

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.

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

Final date to receive applications: Feb. 9, 2026

Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form in one pdf file to the attention of:

Nafiseh Yazdian, Administrative Coordinator
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street, University of Toronto
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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.

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.

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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.

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