Sessional Lecturer, INF2129H - Graphic Novels and Comic Books in the Library

University of Toronto

Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Summer Term 2025 - Session F (May - June)

INF2129H – Graphic Novels and Comic Books in the Library

Course Description :   A critical examination of the development and popularity of the comic book and graphic novel, the course will focus on the history, development, evolution, and interpretation of these “texts.” The relationship between the concepts “graphic novel” or “comic book” and “popular culture” will be interrogated.

Through an investigation of the existing research, students will explore : how different audiences such as children, educators, and librarians interpret the medium, the implications for how we “read” a text, how these materials redefine current attitudes towards youth and adult literacy and how these attitudes affect collections development policies.

INF2129H – Graphic Novels and Comic Books in the Library

Estimate of the course enrolment :  35

Estimate of TA Support :   None anticipated.

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 :  May 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025

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 :   February 18, 2025

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

Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic

Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street

University of Toronto

sessional.ischool@utoronto.ca

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.