Sessional Lecturer ITA314H1F - Italian Design: Fashion, Artistry, Genius

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course ITA314H1F – Italian Design: Fashion, Artistry, Genius. The role includes preparing and delivering course content, managing TA hours, and assessing student performance. An ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Italian Studies, possess high proficiency in Italian, and demonstrate excellence in teaching and course design.

Qualifications

• PhD in Italian Studies or equivalent is required.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian is required.
• Proven interest in the field with skills in course design.

Responsibilities

• Duties include course preparation and delivery of content.
• Managing a large class and TA hours.
• Calculating and submitting grades.

Skills

Teaching

Course Design

Proficiency in Italian

Education

PhD in Italian Studies

Job description

Date Posted:
06/26/2025
Req ID: 43875
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Italian Studies
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: ITA314H1F – Italian Design: Fashion, Artistry, Genius

Section: LEC0101

Course description:“Made in Italy” is a global standard for creativity and excellence in fashion, architecture, and industrial design. This course will explore how art, imagination, and craft have intersected in different areas of Italian culture over time. Based on an individual instructor’s area of expertise, themes explored may include studies of the Italian fashion industry, food culture, commercial art, and industrial design. Primary materials will include artworks, literary texts, material objects, and mixed media that demonstrate the importance of design culture in Italy and the impact of Italian design culture in the world. This course includes a component designed to enhance students’ research experience.

Prerequisite: 4.0 credits

Distribution Requirements: Humanities

Estimated course enrolment: 200
Estimated TA support: 250 hours
Class schedule: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm
*Please note, this course is scheduled to be delivered online.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Salary (it includes vacation pay)

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.7

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $10,510.03

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.03

Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $10,760.27

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.27

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $11,030.35

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:

-A PhD in Italian Studies or equivalent is required.
-Native or near native proficiency in Italian is required.
-Background or proven interest in the field.
-Demonstrable and proven skills in mounting a course in all or one of the fields outlined in the description of the course (fashion industry, food culture, commercial art, and industrial design).
-Demonstrable and proven skills in managing a large class and a considerable amount of TA hours.

Preferred qualifications:

-Extended and demonstrated excellence in teaching, and designing, courses in a variety of academic contexts is preferred.
-Experience in teaching online courses is preferred.
-Experience in teaching this or similar courses or equivalent is preferred.
-A complete syllabus or, at the very least, an outline of a syllabus preferred.
Description of duties: Duties include course preparation and delivery of course content; designing and preparing tests, assignments, and exams; marking such assignments, tests, and exams; managing a large number of TA hours and a team of TAs assigned to the course; calculating and submitting grades; holding regular office hours; calling course administrative meetings as required.


Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (available at
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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.