2026 Fall- 2027 Winter Sessional Lecturer Emergency Positions

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

University of Toronto Mississauga

2026-27 Fall and Winter Sessional Lecturer Positions

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

EMERGENCY POSTING

Posting Date: July 8, 2026

Closing Date: July 14, 2026

The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available for 2026-27 Fall and Winter 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.

Department/Subject Area: Communication, Culture, Information & Technology.

Appointment dates are:

F – Courses -September 1 to December 31, 2026

S – Courses January 1 to April 30, 2027

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 - $9,997.48 inclusive of 4% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,699.22 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,953.96 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96 inclusive of 6% vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term $11,228.90 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:

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CCT250H5F Foundations of Digital Design and Production

Advances in technology have provided users ready access to empowering technologies enabling creative and enterprise digital production. This course provides hands-on skills on critical design and production suites and platforms used across industries and disciplines, centred on the development of industry-standard creative design.

September 1 to December 31, 2026 (actual work may extend into January 2027)

LEC0101 - Mondays 9am-11am (day/time subject to change)

Anticipated Enrolment: 59

Estimated TA Support: 70 hours

Qualifications: CCT250H5 is focused on the development of digital design and production skills. Applicants must have evidence of design and production skills, including teaching the use of Adobe Creative Suite design software (such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator). A design portfolio would be an asset. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, and have completed a graduate degree specific to digital design and production (preferably a PhD.) Experience in teaching a similar topic at the undergraduate is an asset. In addition, experience and ability to supervise teaching assistants is required.

CCT250H5S Foundations of Digital Design and Production

Advances in technology have provided users ready access to empowering technologies enabling creative and enterprise digital production. This course provides hands-on skills on critical design and production suites and platforms used across industries and disciplines, centred on the development of industry-standard creative design.

January 1 to April 30, 2027 (actual work may extend into May 2027)

LEC0101 - Tuesdays 1pm-3pm (day/time subject to change)

LEC0301 –Wednesdays 9am-11am (day/time subject to change)

Anticipated Enrolment: 55/section

Estimated TA Support: 65 hours/section

Qualifications: CCT250H5 is focused on the development of digital design and production skills. Applicants must have evidence of design and production skills, including teaching the use of Adobe Creative Suite design software (such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator). A design portfolio would be an asset. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, and have completed a graduate degree specific to digital design and production (preferably a PhD.) Experience in teaching a similar topic at the undergraduate is an asset. In addition, experience and ability to supervise teaching assistants is required.

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Closing Date: 07/14/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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

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