Sessional Lecturer - VPSB89H3S 2D Digital Animation

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Arts, Culture and Media department invites applications for Sessional Lecturer positions for Winter 2027, with payments per half course under CUPE 3902 Unit 3. Responsibilities include designing and delivering university credit courses, grading, preparation, and participation in studio exhibitions and guest lectures on campus.

Qualifications emphasize university teaching in 2D digital animation, proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, and an active practice with

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Instructor must have expertise in teaching introductory techniques for 2D digital animation using a range of digital animation software.
• Instructor must have experience teaching experimental narrative and non-narrative animation for a contemporary media arts context.
• A comprehensive knowledge of contemporary and conceptual art practices as it relates to 2D digital animation is required.

Responsibilities

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content.
• Participation in Studio’s exhibitions and guest lecture opportunities on campus; development, administration and marking of assignments and final portfolios; calculation and submission of grades.
• Applicant to work closely with permanent faculty.

Skills

University teaching experience

Introductory techniques in 2D digital

Digital animation software

Experimental narrative animation

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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STUDIO ART Winter 2027

POSTING DATE: October 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2026

The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media for the Winter 2027 academic session. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department’s Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department since September 1, 2005, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past twenty-four months. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12.

In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:

Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $10,699.22

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.

Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period):

S courses: Jan. 11 – Apr. 12, 2027

Note

all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by April 30, 2027 for S courses.

Course Number/Title/Description

Section/

Time

Dates of Appointment

T.A. Hours

Duties

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; participation in Studio’s exhibitions and guest lecture opportunities on campus; development, administration and marking of assignments and final portfolios; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. Applicant to work closely with permanent faculty.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the
• university level. Instructor must have expertise in teaching introductory techniques for 2D digital animation using a range of
• digital animation software and
• Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Instructor must have experience teaching experimental narrative and non-narrative animation for a contemporary media arts context.
• A comprehensive knowledge of contemporary and conceptual art practices as it relates to 2D digital
• animation is required. Instructor must have an active practice and an extensive exhibition or
• screening record with animation as the primary area of focus.

The jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

The position(s) posted above is (are) tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.

Courses must meet a minimum enrolment of more than 50 in order to qualify for TA hours.

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.
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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.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

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