Sessional Lecturer, INF2405H - Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration | |
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Sessional Lecturer, INF2405H - Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration
University of Toronto Faculty of Information Sessional Lecturer Summer Term 2025 - Session Y (May - August) INF2405H - Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration for Evidence-Based Policymaking Course Description: Governments rely on science advice to formulate evidence-based policies. A well-informed public expects its elected representatives and civil servants to promulgate and enact policies that are grounded on facts and logic. Therefore, the incorporation of scientific insights within policy-making structures and processes is crucial to gain public confidence and social license. In many cases this requirement is enshrined in law. Science plays an important role in surfacing insights from information and science advice influences policymaking within government settings. However, the incorporation of science advice into public policy is a non-trivial endeavor due to the multitude of, often incongruent and incompatible, scientific paradigms and conclusions. Hence, construction of coherent science advice based on diverse scientific perspectives requires careful review, analysis, andconsultation. Moreover, science in the government context, is regulated by policy directives and guidelines. Thus, planning and managing science requires continual alignment with government priorities. INF2405H - Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration for Evidence-Based Policymaking Estimate of the course enrolment: 35 Estimate of TA Support: None anticipated. 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: May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025 Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $10,300 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,764 Sessional Lecturer II $11,021 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,227 Sessional Lecturer III: $11,279 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,485 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: February 18, 2025 Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form in one pdf file to the attention of: Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street University of Toronto sessional.ischoolutoronto.ca This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. 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