Sessional Lecturer - FAH287H5S European Art of the Nineteenth Century

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution located in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course 'European Art of the Nineteenth Century'. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D., have mastered the subject area, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include designing and teaching the course, preparing assignments, and supervising teaching assistants. The role offers an enriching opportunity to contribute to a prominent educational environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course material and assignments.
• Supervise teaching assistants and mark students’ work.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Mastery of subject area

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Overview

Sessional Lecturer - FAH287H5S European Art of the Nineteenth Century

• Date Posted: 09/22/2025
• Req ID: 45233
• Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
• Department: UTM: Visual Studies
• Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

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

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.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 5 - April 6, 2026

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.

Responsibilities

Description of duties: all normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of 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. Please 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 regarding positions may be directed to Steph Sullivan by e-mail to [e-mail]

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

Legal and Diversity Statements

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.

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 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 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]