Sessional Lecturer - FAH480H1F Printmaking And The Global Renaissance

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course FAH480H1F Printmaking and the Global Renaissance. The successful candidate will design and teach this specialized course, focusing on global art history. Candidates must possess an MA or PhD in Art History with demonstrated teaching experience, supporting students in their academic writing.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in writing genres associated with art history.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver two 2-hour lectures per week.
• Develop and publish syllabus and marking scheme.
• Maintain office hours for academic counseling.

Skills

Teaching skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Academic writing support

Education

MA in Art History

PhD in Art History

Job description

Date Posted: 06/26/2025
Req ID: 43752
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Number and Title:FAH480H1F Printmaking and the Global Renaissance

Course Description: This course will expand the traditional geographical boundaries of Renaissance art beyond Europe by examining works from across the globe, including in New Spain, Mughal India, and the Philippines. We will focus on how the medium of printdisseminated designs around the world, inspiring works in media such as enconchado, biombos, and featherworks. We will visit the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library and other collections for hands-on experience with Renaissance artefacts.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 20 students

Estimated TA Support: None

C lass Schedule: Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm (In Person)
*Please note that the delivery method for this course is currently in person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 2, 2025 to December 23, 2025; Final Assessment period December 5 - 23, 2025.
*Please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by December 31, 2025.

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III $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.

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.
• Training in education would be a great asset.

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including: preparing and delivering two 2-hour lectures 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.

Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to the Department via the Art History Office Manager by email. A valid email address is required. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date; late applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:07/17/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.