Sessional Lecturer: FAH480H1S The Global Art Market: Practical Applications

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course 'The Global Art Market: Practical Applications'. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, developing course materials, and providing student support. Candidates should possess an MA in Art History (PhD preferred) and demonstrate strong teaching and communication skills. Compensation ranges from $9,820.70 to $11,030.36 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• MA in Art History or related field is required; PhD strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in various writing genres and styles associated with art history.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver one 2-hour lecture per week.
• Develop and publish the syllabus and marking scheme.
• Grade and report final grades.
• Maintain office hours for academic counseling.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Experience in art writing

Student writing support

Education

MA in Art History

PhD in Art History

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 10/01/2025
Req ID: 45304
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course number and title: FAH480H1S The Global Art Market: Practical Applications

Course description: This seminar teaches students the practical skills required to achieve success as a professional in today’s dynamic art market. Students will directly engage with the local and global art world, learn how to prepare for an art fair, navigate the complexities of a public art project, and conduct studio visits with established artists.

Estimated course enrolment: 20 students

Estimated TA support: None

Class schedule: Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm (in person)

Sessional dates of appointment: January 5, 2026 to April 30, 2026
*Please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2026.

Salary

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term: $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term: $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term: $11,030.36

*Please note that should rates stipulated in the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 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.
• 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

• Significant background in the art market.
• Knowledge of Toronto-area artists, curators, and galleries.
• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.
• Formal training in post-secondary education.

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.

Application procedure

All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to the Department of Art History Academic Programs Administrator, Ruth Maddeaux, by email at [e-mail]. Late applications will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing date

Closing date: 10/23/2025, 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.