27 Jan
University of Toronto
Toronto
University of Toronto Faculty of Information Sessional Lecturer Summer Term 2025 - Session S (July - August) INF2171H - Usability Assessment: Concepts, Methods and Tools Course Description: This course will introduce students to concepts related to usability, methods for conducting usability assessments, and tools used by usability professionals; it does not require any previous knowledge or experience in the area of usability.
Although usability is most often associated with websites, desktop applications and mobile apps, it also applies to anything with a user interface, from smartwatches, to eReaders, elevator controls, remote controls, election ballots and forms.
In the course,
students will be exposed to professional and research publications on usability and to resources widely used by usability professionals.
In assignments, students will gain experience using two methods for assessing usability.
First, students will conduct a heuristic evaluation.
Second, students will plan and carry out a small-scale usability test, analyze the data from the test, and prepare a final report.
In carrying out the usability test, team members will have an opportunity to experience multiple roles.
In the last session, each teamwill present their findings. INF2171H - Usability Assessment: Concepts, Methods and Tools Estimate of the course enrolment: 50 Estimate of TA Support: Estimate of 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater.
Allocation of TA hours, if any, will be based on enrolment numbers.
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: July 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 [email protected] 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.
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