Sessional Lecturer, BKS- Introduction to Book History

Sessional Lecturer, BKS
1001H – Introduction to Book History

University of Toronto, Faculty of Information. Fall Term 2026 (September – December).

Offered in the Fall Term and required of all students in the BHPC Program, this foundational course provides an introduction to basic topics such as the semiotics of the book, orality and writing systems, book production from manuscript to the latest computer technology, the development of printing, the concept of authorship, copyright, censorship, the economics of book production and distribution, libraries and the organization of information, principles of bibliographical description, print in other formats, reading and readership, editorial theory and practice.

Students also study artifacts and tools of the trade through visits to the Fisher Rare Book Library, Massey College Press, and Coach House Press.

September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

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

Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in a field related to the course. Teaching experience is preferred.

• Prepare course materials.
• Deliver course content (seminars, lectures, labs).
• Develop and administer course assignments, tests & exams.
• Grade and hold regular office hours.
• Coordinate TA support as required (none anticipated; 75‑hour estimate if enrollment is 36 or greater).
• Maintain proximity to University premises in order to attend and perform duties on campus.