Sessional Lecturer, MSL- Curating Science

Course Description

Science subjects dominate the museum field — natural history, zoology, botany, anthropology, astronomy, paleontology, archaeology, and classical physics to name but a few. Furthermore, the history of modern science is tied to the history of museums and in many ways public displays of science have influenced the development of science itself. Yet few museum professionals speak and understand the language of science.

With a view to satisfying the basic requirements of any museum professional, this course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of scientific thinking and to the key issues associated with curating science subject matter. Specific examples of science-based museum displays and exhibitions will be explored in an engaging series of lectures, workshops, excursions and conversations with museum professionals. The student will come away with the tools needed to engage with the subject of science and museums at an advanced professional level.

Estimate of the course enrollment
: 35

Estimate of TA Support
:
None anticipated. 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater. Allocation of TA hours, if any, will be based on enrollment 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, 2027 - April 30, 2027

• Sessional Lecturer I: $10,889
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11,652
• Sessional Lecturer II: $11,652
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,924
• Sessional Lecturer III: $11,924
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $12,202

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 Diversity Statement

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  Accessibility Statement

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  Final date to receive applications

  June 18, 2026

  Institution

  University of Toronto, Faculty of Information

  Course Information

  MSL
  2050H - Curating Science (Winter Term 2027, January 2027 - April 2027)