Sessional Lecturer - VCC400H5S Advanced Project

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

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the VCC400H5 Advanced Project course. The role includes responsibilities such as designing and teaching the course, preparing materials, and supervising teaching assistants. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is essential, alongside a demonstrated excellence in teaching. Applicants should submit their CV and a topic proposal by the closing date of October 13, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a similar course previously.
• Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course material, assignments, and tests.
• Supervise teaching assistants and mark students' work.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Course design

Assessment methods

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - VCC400H5S Advanced Project

Date Posted: 09/22/2025
Req ID: 45237
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Visual Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

Course number and title: VCC400H5 Advanced Project

Topic description: Examines the ways in which social-cultural identities are constructed by, and at times disrupt, various visual technologies, logics, and representational strategies. Issues and problems to be addressed include nationality, stereotyping, invisibility, and surveillance. Course materials will be drawn from modern and contemporary art and visual culture, and will also include readings from the fields of feminism, race studies, queer theory, and performance studies.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 5 - April 6, 2026

Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D is essential. Demonstrated excellence in teaching a similar course previously is required. Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset. A topic proposal is required.

Description of duties: (May include but are not limited to): all normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams, supervision of teaching assistants, marking of students’ work, submission of grades to university officials, and holding regular office hours.

Scheduling of guest speakers: Limited to one week class session.

Application instructions:

Please email your topic proposal, 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. Please include your last name and the course code in the email subject line.

No late applications will be accepted.

Selections for positions are made by the Chair. Questions regarding positions may be directed to Steph Sullivan by e-mail to [e-mail]

Closing Date: 10/13/2025, 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.

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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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). As such, we strive to make our 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]