Sessional Lecturer - ARC364Y1S: Landscape Studio IV

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty seeks a sessional lecturer to lead a design studio in Architecture. The appointee will prepare and deliver course content, provide student feedback, and guide studio work.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture (or related design) and relevant professional experience; landscape architecture teaching is an asset. Diversity statements are encouraged; CUPE 3902 Unit 3 terms apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (or related design discipline) and relevant professional experience in design.
• Preferred: professional degree in landscape architecture and teaching landscape design at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated design excellence will be evaluated via portfolio and awards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design studio section under the direction of a course coordinator.
• Prepare and deliver course content in a design studio setting; develop assignments.
• Provide students with regular feedback and grade student work according to policy.
• Supervise teaching assistants and manage student contact hours.

Skills

Teaching design studios

Student feedback

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or related design discipline

Job description

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Date Posted: 09/16/2026
Req ID: 50230
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course Description

This studio will examine the reciprocal influences of landscape and urbanism, with respect to form and process, through a focus on landscapes as urban systems at multiple scales.

Estimate of course enrollment

20

Class Schedule

MO 09:00-12:00, TH 09:00-12:00

Sessional dates of appointment

January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

(Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (or related design discipline) and relevant professional experience in design.

Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking applicants with a professional degree in landscape architecture (Master’s or Bachelor’s) and a record of teaching landscape design at the undergraduate or graduate level. Demonstrated experience in landscape practice is an asset. Demonstrated design excellence is desired and will be evaluated through consideration of professional experience, design awards (if applicable), and a 1-2 page portfolio.

Duties

The chosen candidate(s) will lead a design studio section under the direction of a course coordinator. Normal duties may include thepreparation and delivery of course content in a design studio setting; the development and administration of assignments; providing students with regular feedback on their work in the studio setting; the marking and grading of student work and the submission of grades to appropriate University officials in accordance with policy; the maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled contact hours; and the supervision of the day-to-day work of any Teaching Assistants assigned to the course. There is no expectation of or requirement for research or administrative service.

Closing Date

10/06/2026, 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .