Sessional Lecturer, INF2250H - Copyright for Information Professionals
About The Position
This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of Canadian copyright law and how it is applied in the policies and practices of cultural heritage institutions (libraries, archives, and museums) in a time of rapid technological change. After considering the rationales for copyright, the course examines the structure and key provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act, before going on to explore selected copyright issues that are currently confronting policy makers and courts. This course was previously known as INF2302H: Special Topics in Information: Copyright for Information Professionals and has been a regular course since September 1, 2021. The estimated course enrollment is 35 students, with no TA support anticipated. If enrollment is 36 or greater, an estimated 75 hours of work will be allocated, with TA hours dependent on enrollment numbers. The class schedule is to be determined. The lecturer is required to be located in geographical proximity to the University premises to perform duties on-site.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
