Sessional Lecturer, BKS1001H - Introduction to Book History (42672)
Sessional Lecturer, BKS1001H - Introduction to Book History (42672)
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University of Toronto
Faculty of Information
Sessional Lecturer
Fall Term 2025 (September December)
BKS1001H Introduction to Book History
Course Description:Offered in the Fall Term and required of all students in the BHPC Program this foundational course (BKS1001H Introduction to Book History) provides an introduction to basic topics such as the semiotics of the book; orality and writing systems; book production from manuscript to the latest computer technology; the development of printing; the concept of authorship; copyright; censorship; the economics of book production and distribution; libraries and the organization of information; principles of bibliographical description; print in other formats (newspapers magazines advertisements etc.); reading and readership; editorial theory and practice. We will also study artifacts and tools of the trade in situ through visits to the Fisher Rare Book Library Massey College Press and Coach House Press.
BKS1001H Introduction to Book History
Estimate of the course enrolment:24
Estimate of TA Support: None of 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater. Allocation of TA hours if any will be based on enrolment numbers.
Class Schedule:TBD. You are required to be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.
Sessional dates of appointment:September 1 2025 December 31 2025
Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $10300
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10764
Sessional Lecturer II $11021
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11227
Sessional Lecturer III: $11279
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11485
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 Masters 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:May 20 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
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.
Employment Type
Contract
