Job Description

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

University of Toronto Mississauga

2026 Winter Sessional Lecturer Positions

Posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Posting

Date:

September 17, 2025 Closing Date: October 9, 2025

The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available for Winter 2026 session. For course description, schedule of classes, tutorial sessions, and teaching mode see the University of Toronto, Timetable Builder at: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ . Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga. Winter 2026 Session. Department/Subject Area: Communication, Culture, Information & Technology.

Appointment dates are:

S - Courses January 1 to April 30, 2026
The ICCIT invites applications from qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students.

Duties:

All normal duties related to the design, administration, and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material; supervision of teaching assistants assigned to the course, if applicable; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculations and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular office hours, and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact. The mode of instruction for the courses is in-person. Candidates are required to travel to UTM to carry out duties.

How to Apply:

A separate application package is required for each course. The package for each course must include a single file in PDF format, containing the following:
1. Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/media/537/download?inline
2. Cover Letter,
3. Curriculum Vitae.
Please submit your application package to: ICCIT Director at: ccitjobs@utoronto.ca .

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of 4% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,510.03 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.03inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,760.27inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.27 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term $11,030.35 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)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."Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12."
Notices and job ads for vacant positions are located on:
ICCIT Work with Us Website at: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/work-us#Sessional%20Lecturers%20positions

University of Toronto - CUPE3902 Unit 3 Opportunities:https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-2026-Winter-Sessional-Lecturer-Positions-ON/595855717/

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An introduction to the basic concepts and skills of design thinking as an interdisciplinary subject. Emphasizes creative and critical thinking in the design process; provides the student with the theory and operational skills necessary to solve design problems in the realms of symbolic and visual communication, material objects, environments, and organized services and activities.

January 1 - April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026)

LEC0101 Thursdays 5pm-7pm

(day/time subject to change)
Anticipated Enrolment: 50
Estimated TA support: 50 hours

Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and advanced technological skills are required. Must have completed a graduate degree specific to the subject matter. Expertise in areas such as physical fabrication, prototyping, and community-based design are essential. Ability to supervise TAs is essential.

CCT212H5S Coding Cultures

This course introduces students to the critical study of computing and its interaction with culture and society. It examines how relations between humans and technology create different kinds of technocultures. Students will explore contemporary technologies from both a technical and cultural/historical point of view, focusing on the labour of coding, the materiality of software code, the role of intellectual property, and the cultures that sustain and arise from digital media production.

January 1 - April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026)

LEC0201 - Mondays 3pm-5pm

(day/time subject to change)
Anticipated Enrolment: 105
Estimated TA Support: 100 hours

Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and advanced technological skills are required. Must have completed a graduate degree specific to the subject matter. Expertise in areas such as history of computing, digital countercultures and alternative media, and social studies of technology are required.
Experience in teaching a similar topic at the undergraduate level is required. Experience and ability to supervise teaching assistants are essential.

CCT285H5S Immersive Environment Design

Students will develop skills in the areas of bitmap/vector graphics, audio/visual production and editing, 2D/3D modeling and animation, and video game design. Students will produce immersive environments while addressing and engaging issues of remix culture and intellectual property.

January 1 - April 30, 2026

(actual work may extend into May 2026)

LEC0101 Tuesdays 9am-11am

(day/time subject to change)
Anticipated Enrolment: 48
Estimated TA support: 60 hours

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and or demonstrated excellence teaching this course or similar production courses at the undergraduate level required. Experience teaching courses with a particular emphasis on 3D modeling, world building, level design and/or game design. Experience with production software including Adobe Audition; Adobe Premiere Pro; Autodesk Maya; Unity Game Engine, or other industry-standard equivalents. Familiarity with stereoscopic 360VR production systems, techniques and workflows would be an asset.

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January 1, to April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026)

PRA0101 Wednesdays 11am-2pm

(day/time subject to change)
Anticipated Enrolment: 55
Estimated TA support: 65 hours

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and or demonstrated excellence teaching this course or similar courses at the undergraduate level required. Knowledge of fundamental concepts of human-computer interaction, practical experience or theoretical of designing/building interactive interfaces, knowledge of usability evaluation methods.

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January 1, to April 30, 2026 (actual work may extend into May 2026)

LEC0101 Mondays 6pm-9pm

(day/time subject to change)

LEC0102 Tuesdays 6pm-9pm

(day/time subject to change)
Anticipated Enrolment: 60/LEC
Estimated TA support: 55 hours/section

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and or demonstrated excellence teaching advanced design courses at the undergraduate level required. Knowledge of fundamental concepts of the design methodology and speculative design is essential. Expertise in community-based design and project-based learning is essential. Ability to supervise TAs is essential.

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Closing Date:

10/09/2025, 11:59PM EDT





All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.



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