Sessional Lecturer, INF1005H/INF1006H – Information Workshop: Best Practices in Data Visualization

University of Toronto

Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Summer Term 2024 (January – April)

INF1005H/INF1006H – Information Workshop: Best Practices in Data Visualization

Course Description: Visual literacy is an increasingly important skill and through this workshop we will explore ways to visually represent data and to interpret existing visualizations of data. Workshop participants will leave with a better understanding of what visualization works best for a particular data set, what makes for a strong visualization and the importance of narrative in the construction of a graphic representation of data.
 

Information Workshop I

Estimate of the course enrolment: 25

Estimate of TA Support: None Anticipated

Class Schedule: INF1005H Information Workshop I – Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (May 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024), INF1006H Information Workshop II – Fridays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (July 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024). 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, 2024 – August 31, 2024

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $10,300

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,764

Sessional Lecturer II $11,021

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,227

Sessional Lecturer III: $11,279
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,485
 

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 Master’s 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 28, 2024

Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form in one pdf file to the attention of: 

Jennifer Laurentius, Payroll Administrator

Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street

University of Toronto

[email protected]

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.