Sessional Lecturer, BKS1001H - Introduction to Book History, Toronto

University of Toronto Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer Fall Term 2026 (September 2026 - December 2026 )

Course Description Offered in the Fall Term and required of all students in the BHPC Program, this foundational course (BKS1001H— Introduction to Book History) provides an introduction to basic topics such as the semiotics of the book; orality and writing systems; book production from manuscript to the latest computer technology; the development of printing; the concept of authorship; copyright; censorship; the economics of book production and distribution; libraries and the organization of information; principles of bibliographical description; print in other formats (newspapers, magazines, advertisements, etc.); reading and readership; editorial theory and practice. We will also study artifacts and tools of the trade in situ through visits to the Fisher Rare Book Library, Massey College Press, and Coach House Press.

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 September 1, 2026– Desember 2026

Salary

Sessional Lecturer I: $10,889

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11,652

Sessional Lecturer II $11,652

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,924

Sessional Lecturer III: $11,924

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $12,202

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 June. 16, 2026

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