University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Fall Term 2025 (September - December)

INF2102H – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Libraries

Course Description: This course explores the critical issues, practices, and evolving trends in the management of cartographic and geospatial data collections and services. It provides an in-depth examination of the roles librarians, archivists, and other information professionals play in the context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a focus on both academic and government environments. The course also touches on GIS applications in the private sector, non-profits, and community-based initiatives.

INF2102H – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Libraries

Estimate of the course enrolment: 35

Estimate of TA Support: None anticipated. Estimate of 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater. Allocation of TA hours, if any, will be based on enrolment numbers. 

Class Schedule: TBD. 

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary: 
Sessional Lecturer I: $10,300
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,764
Sessional Lecturer II $11,021
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,227
Sessional Lecturer III: $11,279
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,485

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.

Qualifications: 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.

Brief description of duties: Preparing course materials; delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs); developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams; grading; holding regular office hours. 

Application Deadline: June 4, 2025

Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form in one pdf file to the attention of:  

Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street 
University of Toronto
sessional.ischool@utoronto.ca

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.