Sessional Lecturer, INF1325H - Online Information Retrieval

University of TorontoToronto, ON
Onsite

About The Position

This course focuses on the principles and methods of information retrieval through academic and professional database searching. Characteristics of database organization, structure, and content, question analysis, search development and translation, and database selection are investigated. Will include a critical examination of major vendors and their systems. Emerging themes and issues relating to online information retrieval will be addressed. Note: Weekly in-class activities require use of a laptop. This course can be used to fulfil the “Technical” Professional Requirement.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Must be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.

Responsibilities

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