SESSIONAL LECTURER
2008 Summer Session
July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
POSITION POSTING

FIS 1325: Online Information Retrieval

FIS 1325: Online Information Retrieval

Focuses on the principles and methods of information retrieval through interactive database searching.  Problems of database organization and structure, question negotiation, strategy formulation, multidatabase searching and online search service management are investigated.  Critical examination and evaluation of major vendors and their systems.

Enrolment Estimate: 35
Estimated TA Support: TA support will be available if enrolment is sufficient
Salary: $6,275.00 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $6,775.00 (Sessional Lecturer II)

Qualifications:
Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course.  Teaching experience preferred.
Note: Graduate Students who are currently registered in a PhD Program at the University of Toronto are members of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and are not eligible to apply for this position.

Description of Duties:

• Preparing course materials
• Delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs)
• Developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams
• Grading
• Supervising and collaborating with the course teaching assistants
• Holding regular office hours

Application Process:

Applicants must submit:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae by May 27, 2008.

Application materials should be submitted by e-mail to sessional09@fis.utoronto.ca.  This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.  Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons holding the rank of Sessional Lecturer II.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Policy, the University of Toronto encourages applications from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Posted April 29, 2008