Sessional Lecturer, INF2229H Processing Digital Archives

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2027 (January 2027 - April 2027 )

INF2229H - Processing Digital Archives

Course Description:

This course (INF2229H: Processing Digital Archives) will introduce students to the methods tools and workflows that archivists use to process born-digital archival materials for preservation and access. Through a combination of lectures demonstrations readings activities for testing and exploration and a cumulative set of assignments using example records students will gain hands-on experience with a suite of open source software tools used to acquire appraise arrange describe make accessible store and preserve digital archival materials.

Students will attain an understanding of the fundamental aspects of digital records and computing systems build experience with the systems and infrastructures that enable and support digital archives work apply methods for documenting workflows and engage in current issues and debates affecting the work of digital archivists. The focus of the course will be on born-digital archival records though issues regarding digitized archival materials will also be discussed. The course will bridge the theories and methods for archival functions taught in the required courses of the ARM concentration with the opportunities and challenges presented by working with digital records including identifying how core principles apply or require rethinking in digital environments.

Estimate of the course enrolment: 50

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: January 1 2027 - April 30 2027

Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $10889
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11652
Sessional Lecturer II $11652
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11924
Sessional Lecturer III: $11924
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $12202

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:June. 1 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.