Sessional Lecturer - VIS312H1S: Collage

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

Job summary

A major educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the Collage course, focusing on historical and contemporary art. The ideal candidate will have an MA or MFA, teaching experience, and an exhibition history. Responsibilities include course preparation, supervision of teaching assistants, and grading. Competitive salary for the winter semester. Applications are accepted through a centralized system.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Currently exhibiting artist with a collage-based practice.
• References may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course material.
• Manage digital teaching materials and supervise teaching assistants.
• Prepare assignments and tests; submit grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collage-based practice

Strong exhibition history

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree)

Job description

Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: VIS312HS - Collage

Course Description: An investigation of historical and contemporary art incorporating collage as a central methodology. The evolution of collage as a means of expression is explored through studio-based projects and lectures.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Estimated TA Support: N/A

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

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

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

Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation):

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

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

Preferred Qualifications: Internationally recognized practice.

Description of 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. Some management of printmaking studio and supplies is required.

Application Instructions:

The Daniels Faculty uses a centralized application system for all CUPE 3902 hiring. If you have a currently active UTORid, please login via the link below and complete your profile. If your UTORid is not active, or you do not yet have a UTORid, please register and complete your applicant profile before applying.

Applications must be submitted at the following URL, selecting the appropriate course(s): https://cupeha.utm.utoronto.ca/dept/arcla/app/sl.

You will be asked to upload a cover letter, CV, and portfolio for consideration. For questions, please contact: [e-mail].

Closing Date: 11/11/2025, 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.