Sessional Lecturer - JAV130H1F - Visual Strategies

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is looking for a Sessional Lecturer for the course JAV130H1F: Visual Strategies, which focuses on contemporary visual art through diverse mediums. Candidates are expected to prepare and deliver course materials, supervise assignments, and engage with students. A strong background in teaching and an MA or MFA is required.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA required with teaching experience.
• Experience teaching studio art courses/students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material.
• Supervision of teaching assistants.
• Marking of student work and submission of grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course preparation

Assessment and grading

Education

MA or MFA

Job description

Date Posted:
07/16/2025
Req ID: 44218
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title:JAV130H1F: Visual Strategies

Course description:An introduction to diverse mediums and topics for exploration with an emphasis on experimentation and conceptual development. In addition to acquiring manual skills used in production of contemporary visual art, students are encouraged to explore their own individual artistic and research processes.

Estimated course enrolment: 25

Class Schedule: TBD

Estimated TA support:None

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

Salary:

$9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,510.04 for SLI Long Term);

$10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,760.28 for SLII Long Term);

$10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,030.36 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay

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 or MFA required with teaching experience. Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching studio art courses/students.

Description of duties:Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials and platform, supervision of teaching assistants; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, final examinations and deferred final examinations; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

How : All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Form located here:people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf,Cover Letter, and Curriculum Vitae in one PDF file to: Daniels Sessional # valid email address is required.

Closing Date:08/06/2025, 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.








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