Careers at the Faculty of Information

All Unit 5 postings are available on CLNx.

All Unit 3 postings are available on the University of Toronto Careers website.

Sessional Instructional Assistant Postings

None at this time.

Application Process for Sessional Instructional Assistants: To apply for the above Sessional Instructional Assistant positions, please email your C.V. and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form as one attachment (PDF preferred) to ta.ischool@utoronto.ca.

Sessional Lecturer Postings

Fall 2026:  

Closing Date: June. 16, 2026.

Sessional Lecturer, BKS1001H – Introduction to Book History

Sessional Lecturer, INF2248H – Advocacy and Leadership in the Information Profession

Sessional Lecturer, INF2560H – Special Topics in LIS: Management and Practice in Specialized Information Settings

Closing Date: June. 17, 2026.

Sessional Lecturer, INF2572H – Special Topics in UXD: Data Visualization with Tableau

Winter 2027:  

Closing Date: June. 16, 2026.

Sessional Lecturer, INF2172H – Readers’ Advisory: Reference Work and Resources

Closing Date: June. 17, 2026.

Sessional Lecturer, MSL2332H – Public Programs and Education

Application Process for Sessional Lecturers: Check the application deadlines which can be found on each posting.  Email a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form as one attachment (PDF preferred) to sessional.ischool@utoronto.ca)

All Unit 1 postings are available on the U of T CUPE 3902 Unit 1 job postings website.

Course Instructor Postings

None at this time.

Application process: Check the application deadlines which can be found on each posting.  Email a CV and cover letter as one attachment (PDF preferred) to sessional.ischool@utoronto.ca

Teaching Assistant Postings

Summer 2026

None at this time.

Application Process for Teaching Assistants:

Applicants should upload their cover letter and resume to the job posting through the TA website: https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/info/app/ta by the posted deadline. Kindly do not send your application via e-mail.

Please note that eligibility to accept Teaching Assistantships is dependent upon being located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as required, even if some or all of your duties may be performed remotely. Your application to these positions acknowledges your willingness to be on site when required.

Filling Positions Under the CUPE 3902 UNIT 1 Collective Agreement

The Faculty of Information hires Course Instructors and Teaching Assistants in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Available positions are posted on this page and on the bulletin board opposite room 606 on the 6th floor of the Bissell Building and circulated to students via the iSchool listserv.

How to submit an application:

To be considered for a position, an expression of interest and a Curriculum Vitae must be submitted to:

Attn: TA Coordinator

Email:  ta.ischool@utoronto.ca 

A valid email address is required. We prefer that applications and CVs be submitted via email as one pdf attachment.

(Important: Please apply as outlined in each individual posting as requirements may change from time to time.)

General Information:

Generally speaking, we expect to make decisions concerning courses in the spring for the following academic year. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.

The Faculty of Information hires sessional lecturers to deliver some of its graduate courses. Open postings are posted on this page and on the bulletin board opposite room 606 on the 6th floor of the Bissell Building and circulated to our Unit 3 pool.

When doctoral students are not available to serve as Teaching Assistants, the Faculty may seek to hire a Sessional Instructional Assistant under the “Unanticipated Vacancy” procedure. Ads for these positions will be posted in the same manner and location as described above.

Filling Positions Under the CUPE 3902 UNIT 3 Collective Agreement

1) For Sessional Lecturers

How to submit an application:

The Faculty of Information may hire Sessional Lecturers to deliver some of its graduate courses. Specific courses will be posted on this page, and on the bulletin board opposite Rm. 606 on the 6th floor of the Bissell Building, 140 St. George St. To be considered for a position, an application and Curriculum Vitae must be submitted to:

• Attn: Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
• Email:  sessional.ischool@utoronto.ca 

A valid email address is required. We prefer that applications and CVs be submitted via email.

(Important: Please apply as outlined in each individual posting as requirements may change from time to time.)

General Information:

Generally speaking, we expect to make decisions concerning courses in May-July for the following Fall or Spring courses, and in March for the immediately following Summer courses. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.

Applications will be retained for twenty-four (24) months. Persons who submit applications and CVs will receive emailed job postings for specific positions for the subsequent twenty-four (24) months.

This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. The Collective Agreement can be found here. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional II or Sessional III in accordance with Article 14:12.

2) For Instructional Assistants

To be considered for a position, an expression of interest and a Curriculum Vitae must be submitted to:

• Attn: TA Coordinator
• Email:  ta.ischool@utoronto.ca 

A valid email address is required. We prefer that applications and CVs be submitted via email as one pdf attachment.

(Important: Please apply as outlined in each individual posting as requirements may change from time to time.)