University of Toronto Faculty of Information Sessional Lecturer Fall Term 2025 (September : December) INF2164H : UX Research and Design for Video Games Course Description:This course (INF2164H - UX Research and Design for Video Games) examines the particular roles of User Experience Design (UXD) and User Experience Research (UXR) in video games and the video games industry. The course specializes in video games as interactive interfaces, introduces core video game concepts, discusses the role of UX in the video game development process, and highlights how and when core UX research methods are applicable to this unique domain. Key trends in the video game industry will be illustrated with current examples. Throughout the course, students will practice video game analysis, heuristic evaluation of video games, as well as usability, appreciation, and challenge testing using industry:standard user research tools. Inclusivity, accessibility, and making video games for everyone will be a recurring theme that reflects the current state of the industry. INF2164H : UX Research and Design for Video Games Estimate of the course enrolment:35 Estimate of TA Support:None anticipated. 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:September 1, 2025 : December 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 and exams; grading; holding regular office hours. Application Deadline:May 22, 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 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.