Sessional Lecturer - CSCHF - Capstone Design Project - Canadian Entrepreneurs

Sessional Lecturer – CSC
490H1F – Capstone Design Project – Great Canadian Entrepreneurs

Date Posted: 07/10/2026

Req : 49324

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Computer Science

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Number and

Title:

CSC
490H1F – Capstone Design Project – Great Canadian Entrepreneurs

Course

Description:

This half‑course gives students experience solving a substantial problem that may span several areas of Computer Science. Students will define the scope of the problem, develop a solution plan, produce a working implementation, and present their work using written, oral, and (if suitable) video reports. Class time will focus on the project, but may include some lectures. The class will be small and highly interactive.

Project themes change each year. Contact the Computer Science Undergraduate Office for information about this year’s topic themes, required preparation, and course enrollment procedures.

Estimated Enrollment: 45 students per section

Estimated TA Support: one 60‑hour TA position

Class

Schedule:

Mondays 16:00‑19:00

Delivery Method: Currently in‑person (may change as determined by the Faculty or Department)

Sessional Dates: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer I: $14,381.00
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $16,080.00
• Sessional Lecturer II: $16,080.00
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $17,212.00
• Sessional Lecturer III: $17,212.00
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $17,755.00

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the topic area of the course.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent industry level.

• Previous experience teaching undergraduate Computer Science courses.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Experience leading companies and organizations within the technology sector.
• Experience building long‑term partnerships between academic and industry organizations.

• Prepare and deliver the scheduled in‑person lectures.
• Administer course functions: maintain the course website on Quercus, develop marking schemes and the syllabus, plan tutorial content (when applicable), and design course assessments including assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, and final exams.
• Provide student contact time outside of class through office hours, email, the course website, and/or the course bulletin board.
• Prepare the breakdown of hours for TA duties and supervise the TAs.
• Ensure that tutorials and/or labs are delivered appropriately by the TAs as applicable.
• Manage course grading, largely conducted by the TAs, and complete any grading not handled by the TAs.
• Invigilate term tests and the final exam when applicable.
• Manage the timely completion, release, and feedback of grades, and submit final course grades by the due date.

All individuals interested in this position must submit their application using the following application form: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The application should include an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at  For questions, email onto.edu.

Closing Date: 07/20/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

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 with diverse sexual and gender identities.

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SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be considered as applicable to the position.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please email onto.edu.