Sessional Instructional Assistant - FAH215H1S Early Medieval Art and Architecture

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant for FAH215H1S Early Medieval Art and Architecture. This on-site role at St. George campus in downtown Toronto supports a January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 appointment, with 80 hours of work and a pay rate of $55.25/hour plus vacation pay.

Preference to candidates with a Master's in Art History and TA experience. Responsibilities include attending lectures, grading and tracking grades, invigilating tests, and holding regular

Qualifications

• Completed Master's Degree in Art History, with historical and geographical breadth of knowledge as relevant to the course material.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly lectures;
• Grade, tabulate and track grades;
• Invigilate tests and exams;
• Hold office hours for regular meetings with students;
• Full duties to be determined by course instructor.

Education

Master's in Art History

Job description

Sessional Instructional Assistant - FAH215H1S Early Medieval Art and Architecture

Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Req ID: 50493
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course description: An overview of major monuments and themes in the art and architecture of Western Europe and the Byzantine East from the third until the eleventh century.

Number of positions available: 1

Hours of work: 80 hours

Class schedule: In-person lectures currently scheduled on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00pm.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

Salary: $55.25/hour + 4% vacation pay

*Please note that should rates stipulated in the CUPE3902 Unit 3 collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

• Completed Master's Degree in Art History, with historical and geographical breadth of knowledge as relevant to the course material, and previous TA experience.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

Preferred qualifications:

• Completed or in-progress PhD in Art History.
• Previous experience as a TA in this or a related course in the Department of Art History at the University of Toronto.

Description of duties: Attending weekly lectures; grading, tabulating and tracking grades; invigilating tests and exams; holding office hours for regular meetings with students. Full duties to be determined by course instructor.

Closing Date:11/11/2026, 11:59PM EDT
**

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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