Sessional Lecturer - CSCHY - module

Sessional Lecturer - CSC
2701HY – The Job Hunt module

Date Posted: 06/26/2026

Req : 49068

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Computer Science

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course number and title: CSC
2701HY – Communication for Computer Scientists – The Job Hunt; 0.1 FCE (Sections LEC
5101, LEC
5201, LEC
5301, LEC
5401)

Course description: The MScAc degree is intended to create technical leaders capable of transferring new ideas and technologies from academia to industry. Companies seeking to develop innovative solutions to technology‑related problems face a critical need for technically sophisticated professionals who are aware of advanced research ideas and can identify commercial opportunities for such ideas. These individuals will provide the conduit between university research and the world of industry, offering substantial benefits of both.

Estimated course enrolment: maximum 40 students per section.

Estimated TA support: To be determined in consultation with the instructor.

Class schedule: A maximum of four sections. LEC
5101 biweekly on Wednesdays 6:00‑9:00 pm; LEC
5201 biweekly on Wednesdays 6:00‑9:00 pm; LEC
5301 biweekly on Thursdays 6:00‑9:00 pm; LEC
5401 bi‑weekly on Thursdays 6:00‑9:00 pm; each lecture section will have three tutorial sections assigned to it.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Salary: $4,500 per module (per section). Each module is equivalent to a 0.1 FCE load. The posted rate is the same for all sessional ranks and is inclusive of vacation pay.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related STEM field.
• Demonstrated formal and extensive experience in career coaching of students with advanced backgrounds in STEM disciplines.
• Demonstrated superior communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and evidence of teaching topics and methods included in "The Job Hunt" module, which include technical resume preparation and networking for students with advanced backgrounds in STEM subjects.

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.

• Planning the lectures, tutorials, assignments, tests, and marking schemes associated with the module.
• Maintaining a module website.
• Delivering module material in lectures and tutorials.
• Providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, email, the module website and/or the module e‑bulletin board.
• Assisting with preparing the breakdown of TA hours and supervising the TA(s) (if applicable).
• Managing the assessment of the module and invigilating the final exam (if applicable).
• Managing and submitting all module grades, including the timely completion and release of grades and feedback to students throughout the term.

While there is a lot of room for creativity in course delivery, instructors will be expected to follow the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course, and must get approval from these faculty members or from the Academic Director of Professional Programs for any substantial changes to the course content or assessment methods. Instructors will also be expected to consult with the MScAC Program team when creating the course syllabus, assignments, tests, and if applicable—a final exam.

All individuals interested in this position must submit their application by using the following form:
Direct link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This includes submitting an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at .

When completing the application form, please include:

• A clear description of how you meet the qualifications listed.
• The name of at least one reference who can comment on your teaching ability.
• Indication of whether you are interested in applying for one, two, three, or all four sections.

If you have any questions, please email: onto.edu.

Closing Date: 07/23/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

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