Sessional Lecturer - VIS205H1S - Drawing: Experimental Practices

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer position for VIS205H1S: Drawing: Experimental Practices in the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design. The St.

George campus in downtown Toronto hosts TH 14:00-17:00, with a sessional appointment from January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027. Minimum qualifications include an MA or MFA and prior teaching experience; strong exhibition history and an active drawing-based practice are preferred.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree) required with previous teaching experience.
• Strong exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist with a drawing-based practice.
• Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Drawing-based practice

Exhibition history

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree)

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - VIS205H1S - Drawing: Experimental Practices

Date Posted: 10/20/2026
Req ID: 50637
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Studio-based projects explore contemporary drawing practice. Materials and approaches take into account historical practices while responding to changing cultural issues.

TA Support: None

Class Schedule: TH 14:00-17:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

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 exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist with a drawing-based practice. Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Preferred Qualifications: Internationally recognized practice.

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

Closing Date:11/09/2026, 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 unwavering 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.
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