Sessional Lecturer - CSC207H1F - Software Design, Technology Leadership

Date Posted: 06/13/2025
Req ID: 43119
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: CSC207H1F  - Software Design, Technology Leadership Module

Please note, this position is equivalent to a 0.5 FCE appointment.

Course description: An exploration of the core aspects of leadership within the context of the software-oriented industry and academic research sectors. Topics include corporate mission, vision, and stakeholder roles in the technology sector; strategic planning; competitive technology market analysis; decision-making; a practical awareness of financial documents; contract negotiation; equity and financing in technology business growth; business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) software markets; principles of effective communication and influence in a corporate setting; professional development strategies for a software-oriented career; crafting an impactful elevator pitch; understanding of employment rights. The approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to step into leadership roles and navigate the complexities of the tech industry and of academic research.

Reference: https://artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/csc207h1 

Please note the Technology Leadership Module involves:

• Recruiting an industry partner to provide students with a real-world problem domain
• Maintaining the relationship with the industry partner throughout the semester
• Designing and leading interactive lessons and workshops relating to the technology leadership topics described above
• Providing supervision and mentorship of student teams as they work on a project in collaboration with the industry partner

Estimated course enrolment: 30 students

Estimated TA support: one 60-hour TA position

Class schedule: Thursdays 9:00-11:00

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the section delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.   

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I = $14,125.85; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term = $15,794.49; Sessional Lecturer II = $15,794.49; Sessional Lecturer II - Long = $16,906.58; Sessional Lecturer III = $16,906.58; Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term = $17,440.58; 

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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or closely related field required.
• Demonstrated expertise in topic area of the course required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent industry level required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses in the field of Computer Science preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred.
• Experience leading companies and organizations within the technology sector preferred.
• Experience building long-term partnerships between academic and industry organizations preferred.
  
  

Description of duties:

• Preparing and delivering the lectures in-person on campus as scheduled.
• Handling course administration including: maintaining the course website on quercus; developing marking schemes/syllabus; planning tutorial content (when applicable); developing course assessments including assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, and final assessments.
• Providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, email, the course website and/or the course bulletin board.
• Preparing the breakdown of hours for TA duties in the course and supervising the TAs.
• Ensuring that tutorials and/or labs are delivered appropriately by the TAs as applicable.
• Managing the grading for the course, which is largely done by the TAs, and carrying out any grading not handled by the TAs.
• Invigilating term tests and the final exam when applicable.
• Managing the grades, including the timely completion and release of grades and feedback to students throughout the term; submitting final course grades (due January 9, 2026).

While there is a lot of room for creativity in course delivery, instructors will be expected to follow the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course, and must get approval from these faculty members or from the Associate Chair for any substantial changes to the course content or assessment methods. Instructors will also be expected to consult with the department’s Teaching Support group when creating the course syllabus and course assessments (tests, assignments, projects, and final exam)

Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit their application by using the following application form. The direct link is: https://forms.office.com/r/SN3c1hva4j. This includes submitting an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. If you have any questions, please email: sessional_lecturer@cs.toronto.edu.

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The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please email: sessional_lecturer@cs.toronto.edu.

Closing Date: 07/08/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.  

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equitv-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.