Sessional Lecturer - CSC308H1F - Technology Leadership

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer for the course CSC308H1F - Technology Leadership, which is equivalent to a 0.5 FCE appointment. The course explores core leadership aspects in the software industry and academic research, covering topics such as corporate mission, vision, stakeholder roles, strategic planning, market analysis, decision-making, financial awareness, contract negotiation, equity and financing, B2B and B2C software markets, communication, professional development, elevator pitches, and employment rights. The goal is to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the tech industry and academic research. The role involves recruiting an industry partner, maintaining that relationship, designing and leading interactive lessons and workshops, and supervising student teams working on a project with the industry partner. The estimated course enrollment is 30 students with one 60-hour TA position. The class schedule is Tuesdays from 13:00 to 15:00, and the delivery method is currently in-person, though it may change. The sessional dates of appointment are from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Computer Science or closely related field required
Demonstrated expertise in topic area of the course required
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required
Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent industry level required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses in the field of Computer Science preferred
Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred
Experience leading companies and organizations within the technology sector preferred
Experience building long-term partnerships between academic and industry organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Recruiting an industry partner to provide students with a real-world problem domain
Maintaining the relationship with the industry partner throughout the semester
Designing and leading interactive lessons and workshops relating to the technology leadership topics
Providing supervision and mentorship of student teams as they work on a project in collaboration with the industry partner
Preparing and delivering lectures in-person on campus as scheduled
Handling course administration including: maintaining the course website on Quercus; developing marking schemes/syllabus; planning tutorial content (when applicable); developing course assessments including assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, and final assessments
Providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, email, the course website and/or the course bulletin board
Preparing the breakdown of hours for TA duties in the course and supervising the TAs
Ensuring that tutorials and/or labs are delivered appropriately by the TAs as applicable
Managing the grading for the course, which is largely done by the TAs, and carrying out any grading not handled by the TAs
Invigilating term tests and the final exam when applicable
Managing the grades, including the timely completion and release of grades and feedback to students throughout the term; submitting final course grades (due January 11, 2027)
Following the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course
Getting approval from faculty members or the Associate Chair for any substantial changes to the course content or assessment methods
Consulting with the department’s Teaching Support group when creating the course syllabus and course assessments (tests, assignments, projects, and final exam)