Sessional Lecturer - ARC1041HF - Building Science l

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Building Science course. The role involves preparing course materials, managing teaching assistants, and supervising students. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of architectural pedagogy and be adept in digital teaching. The position offers a competitive salary based on sessional lecturer rank and includes specific duties outlined in the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Highly desirable knowledge of the current state of architectural discipline.
• Experience in preparing and delivering course material.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings required by the studio coordinator.
• Prepare and deliver course material and assignments.
• Supervise teaching assistants and manage student inquiries.

Skills

Knowledge of contemporary architectural pedagogy

Understanding of digital teaching materials

Job description

Date Posted:
07/24/2025
Req ID: 44482
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Description: Building Science 1 is the first of four Master of Architecture Building Science Core Courses. In this introductory course, students are exposed to topics from Building Materials, Detailing, Site Engineering, Structures, and Building Science. These subject matters are studied in the broad context of how ecology, culture, and technology is interlinked with Architectural Thinking and Design. The applicant will assist a primary Building Science course instructor who as developed the course assignments and curriculum.

Estimate of course enrollment: 85



Estimate of TA Support: None

Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025



Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of contemporary architectural pedagogy and the current state of the discipline, at both practical and theoretical levels, is highly desirable.

Duties: Attending meetings required by studio coordinator; Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials, supervision of teaching assistants; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, final examinations and deferred final examinations; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

Application Instructions:Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form: people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to # Date:08/14/2025, 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.