Sessional Lecturer - FAH287H5S European Art of the Nineteenth Century

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course on European Art of the Nineteenth Century. The role requires a Ph.D. and demonstrated teaching excellence. Candidates must be adept in course design, delivery, and student assessment. This position promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D is essential.
• Mastery of the subject area is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a similar UTM course previously is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course, prepare and deliver course material.
• Supervise teaching assistants and manage grading.
• Hold regular office hours.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Subject area mastery

Course design and delivery

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Overview

Sessional Lecturer - FAH287H5S European Art of the Nineteenth Century

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) | Department: UTM: Visual Studies | Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Course number and title: FAH287H5S European Art of the Nineteenth Century

Course topic description: Surveys major developments in European art and architecture from the late eighteenth through the end of the nineteenth century, including Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Orientalism, Realism, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Artistic responses to political change, urbanisation, capitalism, colonialism, the Academy, and the Salon will be explored as well as changing constructions of gender, race, class, and national identities through visual media.

Estimated course enrolment: 150 | Estimated TA support: 3 | Class schedule: Monday 11:00-13:00 | Sessional dates of appointment: January 5 - April 6, 2026

Salary

• $9,820.07 (Sessional Lecturer I)
• $10,510.03 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)
• $10,510.03 (Sessional Lecturer II)
• $10,760.27 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)
• $10,760.27 (Sessional Lecturer III)
• $11,030.35 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)

Minimum qualifications

• A Ph.D is essential.
• Mastery of the subject area is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a similar UTM course previously is required.
• Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset.

Description of duties

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material, assignments, tests and/or exams, supervision of teaching assistants, marking of students’ work, submission of grades to university officials, and holding regular office hours.
• Scheduling of guest speakers is limited to one week class session.

Application Instructions

Please email your CV and a letter of application to:

Professor Brian Price, Chair, Department of Visual Studies at [e-mail]

An individual application is required for each job posting. Please do not apply for multiple positions in one email. Include your last name and the course code in the email subject line.

No late applications will be accepted.

Selections for positions are made by the Chair. Questions may be directed to Steph Sullivan by e-mail to [e-mail]

Closing Date

Closing Date: 10/13/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Diversity and Accessibility

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you may 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.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and is committed to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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