Sessional Lecturer - FAH270H1S Architecture: Rituals and Monuments -- EMERGENCY POSTING

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 5,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in FAH270H1S Architecture: Rituals and Monuments (Emergency Posting) to teach a 2-hour weekly lecture at the St. George campus.

The appointment runs Jan 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027 and includes course work completion and marking. Minimum qualifications include an MA in Art History (PhD preferred), strong teaching and writing skills, and experience across diverse art history writing genres.

Qualifications

• MA in Art History or related field required; PhD in Art History is strongly preferred.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art are required.
• Demonstrated experience in the variety of writing genres and styles associated with art history, including museum exhibitions, publications, reviews, criticism, academic analysis, popular print, and media.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students' academic writing skills.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

Responsibilities

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including: preparing and delivering one 2-hour lecture per week; developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus; preparing relevant assignments for student assessment, and (if applicable) setting and invigilating term tests and final examination/assignments for student assessment; grading and reporting of final grades; maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students; answer queries by email or appointment; supervising TAs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic writing

Student advising

Undergrad assessment

Communication skills

Education

MA in Art History

PhD in Art History preferred

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - FAH270H1S Architecture: Rituals and Monuments -- EMERGENCY POSTING

Date Posted: 11/03/2026
Req ID: 50836
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course description: A survey of architecture from pre-history to the start of modernism, with attention given to the ways in which architecture shapes human experience.

Estimated TA Support: 100 TA hours

Class Schedule: Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm (In Person)
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2027.

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:

• MA in Art History or a related field is required; PhD in Art History is strongly preferred.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art are required.
• Demonstrated experience in the variety of writing genres and styles associated with art history, including museum exhibitions, publications, reviews, criticism, academic analysis, popular print, and media.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students' academic writing skills.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including: preparing and delivering one 2-hour lecture per week; developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus; preparing relevant assignments for student assessment, and (if applicable) setting and invigilating term tests and final examination/assignments for student assessment; grading and reporting of final grades; maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students; answer queries by email or appointment; supervising TAs.

Application procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902Unit 3 application form to the Department of Art History Academic Programs Administrator, Jeremy Nichols, by email at [e-mail] . Incomplete or late applications, and applications submitted through the careers portal or third-party websites, will not be considered.

Closing Date:11/06/2026, 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.

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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