Sessional Lecturer - VIS323H1F - Painting: Contemporary Practice

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the upcoming term in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design. The role involves delivering a painting course, engaging with students, and managing course materials. Applicants should possess an MA or MFA with prior teaching experience and a strong exhibition history. This position lasts from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a salary ranging from $9,820.70 to $11,030.36 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Strong exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist.
• Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material.
• Managing digital teaching materials and supervising teaching assistants.
• Marking of student work and dealing with student enquiries.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong exhibition history

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent)

Job description

Date Posted: 07/16/2025
Req ID: 44214
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Painting: Contemporary Practice introduces philosophical and theoretical issues raised by the conceptual relationship of painting to other artistic strategies and the contemporary environment. Studio work will be complemented by the study of advanced artists working in this medium.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 25

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 exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist. 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.

Application instructions:All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Form located here:https://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 .A valid email address is required.

Closing Date:08/06/2025, 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.