Sessional Lecturer - VIS1101H1F - Paradigmatic Exhibitions: History, Theory, Criticism
About the role
Description:
This course traces the history of exhibitions and their historical contexts. Using various case studies, the course examines the assumptions, theoretical considerations, and critical undertakings that underwrite the making of exhibitions from the 18th century onward with particular focus on the contemporary period.
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
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 academic, curatorial, or exhibition history and currently practicing artist/curator/scholar. Applicants may be asked to supply references.
Preferred Qualifications:
Internationally recognized practice.
Duties:
Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials; 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: CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form, Cover Letter, and Curriculum Vitae in one PDF file to: Daniels Sessional sessionals@daniels.utoronto.ca. A valid email address is required.
Closing Date: 08/05/2025, 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.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Sessional Lecturer - VIS1101H1F - Paradigmatic Exhibitions: History, Theory, Criticism
About the role
Description:
This course traces the history of exhibitions and their historical contexts. Using various case studies, the course examines the assumptions, theoretical considerations, and critical undertakings that underwrite the making of exhibitions from the 18th century onward with particular focus on the contemporary period.
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
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 academic, curatorial, or exhibition history and currently practicing artist/curator/scholar. Applicants may be asked to supply references.
Preferred Qualifications:
Internationally recognized practice.
Duties:
Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials; 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: CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form, Cover Letter, and Curriculum Vitae in one PDF file to: Daniels Sessional sessionals@daniels.utoronto.ca. A valid email address is required.
Closing Date: 08/05/2025, 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.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.