Sessional Lecturer - CRI3150H Special Topics: Open Source Digital Investigative Methods
About The Position
This course, CRI3150H F “Special Topics: Open Source Digital Investigative Methods,” focuses on the methods and skills required to gather, analyze, and synthesize digital information from open sources. Open source digital investigators have achieved significant breakthroughs, and many news organizations now employ experts in this field. The course will cover cutting-edge techniques such as geolocation and digital archeology, equipping students with valuable skills for academic research and navigating the digital landscape in a complex world. The estimated enrollment is 25 students, with no TA support. The class schedule is Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The delivery method is currently in-person but may change based on faculty or department decisions. The sessional dates of appointment are from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or MA in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., criminology, sociology, or political science), or a law degree
- Relevant professional experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching this course or another similar course
Responsibilities
- Design and teaching of a university credit course
- Preparation and delivery of course content
- Printing of course material
- Development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams
- Calculation and submission of grades
- Holding regular office hours
- Ordering all necessary readings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
