Sessional Lecturer, INF2332H Information Behaviour

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2027 (January 2027 - April 2027 )

INF2332H - Information Behaviour

Course Description:

Information behaviour is used to describe the many ways in which human beings interact with information in particular the ways in which people seek and utilize information. An understanding of information behaviour is central to work in the information professions and knowledge-based industries. Practically speaking an understanding of information behaviour helps information professionals to design information resources systems and services that are well-calibrated to the people who use them. This course draws upon the literature of Library and Information Science and related fields to offer a deep treatment of major theories models and concepts of information behaviour. Building upon this foundation information behaviour is thoroughly analyzed from contemporary vantage points and within diverse populations and contexts.

This course can be used to fulfil the Critical Perspectives Professional Requirement or the Professional Values Professional Requirement.

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: 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.