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Sessional Lecturer – FAHHArt Jobs in Toronto, Canada at University of Toronto

Position: Sessional Lecturer – FAH246H1S Art Since 1900

Date Posted: 04/13/2026
Req : 47627
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course

Description:

An introduction to the consolidation of Modernist tendencies in Europe to the mid 20th century and to the many contemporary responses to these achievements. Individual artists, including Picasso, Matisse, Duchamp, and Matthew Barney are considered in their relationship to various art movements and the theories that supported them, including Expressionism;
Abstraction and Constructivism;
Dada and Surrealism;
Neue Sachlichkeit;
Abstract Expressionism;
Pop;
Conceptual Art;
Earth Art;
Feminist Art;
Postmodernism;
New Media Art.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 100

Estimated TA Support: 180 hours

Class

Schedule:

Tuesdays 11:00-13:00 and Thursdays 11:00-13:00 (In Person)

* Please note that the delivery method for this course is currently in person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026;
Final Assessment period August 15-22, 2026.

* Please note:

This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by August 31, 2026.

Salary:

  • Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term $10,510.04

    • 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 in Art History or a related field is required;
    PhD in Art History is strongly preferred.
  • Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art are required.
  • Demonstrated experience in the variety of writing genres and styles associated with art history, including museum exhibitions, publications, reviews, criticism, academic analysis, popular print,and media.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting students’ academic writing skills.
  • At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.

    • Closing Date: 05/04/2026, 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.

    Title: Sessional Lecturer – FAHHArt

    Company: University of Toronto

    Location: Toronto, Canada

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