University of Toronto
Faculty of Information
Sessional Lecturer
Winter Term 2027 (January 2027 - April 2027 )
Course Description:
This course (INF2138H – AI in Library Science: Social, Political, Practical Impacts) explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of library and information science, with a focus on its social, political, and practical implications. Students will critically examine how AI technologies influence information access, data management, and the curation of knowledge. Topics include AI-driven metadata management, machine learning applications in cataloging and discovery, and the ethical concerns surrounding bias, privacy, and surveillance in AI systems. The course will also address the challenges AI poses to intellectual freedom, equity in information access, and the shifting roles of librarians and information professionals in an AI-augmented landscape.
Through case studies, theoretical readings, and practical applications, students will gain the skills to navigate the evolving information environment shaped by AI and develop strategies to ensure ethical and equitable use of AI technologies in library settings. This course will prepare students to critically engage with AI technologies, fostering an understanding of their potential benefits while also addressing the risks and ethical considerations that these technologies bring to the information sciences.
Recommended preparation: INF1321H Representing, Documenting, and Accessing the Cultural Record.
Estimate of the course enrolment: 35
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: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
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. 1, 2026
Application Process:
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