Sessional Lecturer - VIS1101H1F - Paradigmatic Exhibitions : History, Theory, Criticism

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design, responsible for teaching a course on exhibitions. The position involves preparing course materials, engaging with students, and managing assessments from September 1 to December 31, 2025. Candidates must possess an MA or MFA and relevant teaching experience, with a preference for internationally recognized practices.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA degree required with previous teaching experience.
• Strong academic or curatorial background and active artist/curator.
• Internationally recognized practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course material and assignments.
• Manage digital teaching resources and student assessments.
• Engage with student enquiries and manage grading.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curatorial skills

Exhibition history

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent)

Job description

Date Posted:
07/15/2025
Req ID: 44284
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Description:

This course traces the history of exhibitions and their historical contexts. Using various case studies, the course examines the assumptions, theoretical considerations, and critical undertakings that underwrite the making of exhibitions from the 18th century onward with particular focus on the contemporary period.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 10

Estimated TA Support: 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: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:08/05/2025, 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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