Sessional Lecturer - VIS208H1F - Performance Art

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design. The role involves delivering course content in performance art, managing teaching assistants, and assessing student work. Candidates must hold an MA or MFA and possess strong exhibition credentials.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA required with teaching experience.
• Strong exhibition history in performance art.
• Internationally recognized practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material.
• Managing digital teaching materials and assignments.
• Marking of student work and submission of grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

Exhibition history

Performance art knowledge

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree)

Job description

Date Posted:
07/16/2025
Req ID: 44209
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Practical and aesthetic concerns in the evolution of performance art are considered against the backdrop of critical and historical perspectives. Students explore a range of performance possibilities, alone and collaboratively to develop the critical skills that will inform both their performance work and their view of contemporary art. Seminars provide an overview of contemporary performance art strategies.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 25

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: TBD

Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Salary (0.5 FCE):

$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 exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist showing performance-based or social practice-based artwork. 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.

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:08/06/2025, 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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