Sessional Lecturer, INF2228H - The Future of Things: Digitization and Remediation (42703)
Sessional Lecturer, INF2228H - The Future of Things: Digitization and Remediation (42703)
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University of Toronto
Faculty of Information
Sessional Lecturer
Fall Term 2025 (September December)
INF2228H The Future of Things: Digitization and Remediation
Course Description:This course will explore how and why material objects cultural artifacts and artistic works relate to and are transformed through technological mediation. We will examine several case studies in which elements of the analogue or natural world are digitized and presented in new screenbased forms. Throughout the course we will combine theoretical readings on the nature of materiality the politics of digitization and the aesthetics of digital representation with case studies of specific digital archives collections and organizations. Topics will include the scanning of books by mass digitization organizations like the Internet Archive and Google Books; diverse practices of curation and remediation in the museum and library sectors; technologies for digitization and remediation including 3D scanning photography OCR and applications of machine learning for textual transcription; specialist imaging techniques including multispectral imaging and microCT scanning; the mediation and digitization of social processes; artistic and conceptual engagements with digitization; the relationship between digitization and conservation of historical materials; and the creation of digital archives and collections. We will conclude the course by considering the role of materiality and embodiment in a highly digitized culture and the significance of material craft and the handmade alongside digital surrogates.
INF2228H The Future of Things: Digitization and Remediation
Estimate of the course enrolment:70
Estimate of TA Support: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. 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 21 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
