Sessional Lecturer, INF2582H Special Topics in Information

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Summer Term 2026 Session F (May June)

INF2582H Special Topics in Information: Digital Diplomacy and Global Communication

Course Description: This course introduces students to the developing field of digital diplomacy and its connection to global communication. It examines how digital technologies including social media and online platforms are transforming the way states conduct diplomacy and engage with international audiences. Students will explore how governments foreign ministries and international organizations use these tools in their daily work. Through theory and case studies the course shows how digital diplomacy strengthens communication while also posing challenges such as misinformation. It analyzes how digital transformation influences traditionaldiplomacy public diplomacy negotiation cyber issues feminist foreign policy and ethical concerns helping students understand its impact on international relations.

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. 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: May 1 2026 June 30 2026

Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $10696
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11445
Sessional Lecturer II $11445
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11713
Sessional Lecturer III: $11713
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11986

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:March 2 2026

Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completedCUPE 3902 Unit 3 application formin one pdf file to the attention of:

Nafiseh Yazdian Administrative Coordinator
Faculty of Information 140 St. George StreetUniversity 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.