Sessional Lecturer - VIS2101YS: Curatorial Studies Exhibition Project

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

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for Curatorial Studies. The role involves preparing and delivering course material, managing assignments, and marking student work. Candidates must possess an MA or MFA along with teaching experience. This is a seasonal teaching position for the Winter semester from January to April 2026. Competitive compensation based on qualifications is offered.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA required with teaching experience.
• Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Course material preparation

Digital teaching material management

Marking of student work

Handling student enquiries

Education

MA or MFA

Job description

Job Information

Date Posted: 10/27/2025

Req ID: 45746

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design

Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Information

Course Number and Title: VIS2101YS - Curatorial Studies Exhibition Project

Course Description: The Curatorial Studies Exhibition Project is dedicated to all aspects of the conceptual development of the exhibition over the course of the fall and winter term, including development of draft proposals, oral presentations for critical panels, drafts of list of works, floorplan, outreach and fundraising, as well as brochure text and long essay. Candidates in the program are expected to work within the deadlines developed in the critical path.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 (Winter semester)

Salary

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,030.36

Note: The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications

MA or MFA required with teaching experience. Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Description of Duties

Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

Application Instructions

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Diversity Statement

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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 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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