Sessional Lecturer - VCC304H5S Visual Culture and the Politics of Identity

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course Visual Culture and the Politics of Identity. The role involves designing and delivering course material, supervising teaching assistants, and managing grading. Applicants should have an MA in a related field along with relevant teaching experience. The position emphasizes inclusivity and diversity within the educational community.

Qualifications

• An MA in a related field is required.
• Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a university credit course.
• Supervise teaching assistants and manage grading.
• Schedule and coordinate guest speakers.

Skills

Demonstrated mastery of the subject area

Experience as a course instructor

Education

MA in a related field

Job description

Overview

Sessional Lecturer - VCC304H5S Visual Culture and the Politics of Identity at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Course: VCC304H5 Visual Culture and the Politics of Identity. Session dates: January 5 – April 6, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material, assignments, tests and/or exams, and regular office hours.
• Supervise teaching assistants and manage grading and submission of grades to university officials.
• Schedule and coordinate guest speakers as appropriate (subject to program guidelines).

Qualifications

• An MA in a related field is required with demonstrated mastery of the subject area.
• Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset.

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. Include your last name and the course code in the email subject line.

No late applications will be accepted.

Closing Date

10/13/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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 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) and strives to make 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].