Sessional Lecturer - VIS1010H1F - Contemporary Art Since 1960: Art and Theory Today

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This role involves delivering course material and assessing student work, requiring an MA or MFA and strong teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include an internationally recognized practice in the arts.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Strong academic, curatorial, or exhibition history is a plus.
• Internationally recognized practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material.
• Managing digital teaching materials and grading student work.
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals, and petitions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong academic history

Curatorial experience

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree)

Job description

Date Posted: 07/15/2025
Req ID: 44283
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

How does theoretical thought, philosophy, and discourse interact with and operate within contemporary art? This course provides a survey, albeit far from exhaustive, of theoretical issues, methodologies, and trajectories active in the arts today.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 10

Estimated Course Enrollment: N/A

Class Schedule: TBD

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 (or equivalent graduate degree) required with previous teaching experience. Strong academic, curatorial, or exhibition history and currently practicing artist/curator/scholar. Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Preferred Qualifications: Internationally recognized practice.

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials; 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.

Application instructions:All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Form located here:https://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 .A valid email address is required.

Closing Date:08/04/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.