Sessional Lecturer: Documenting Reality (CRE371H1F)
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Victoria College Program: Creativity & Society
Position: Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)
CRE371H1F Documenting Reality – This seminar course explores methods of capturing, representing, and constructing reality through documentary media. Emphases will include opportunities and challenges brought by technical developments in the digital era, and the history and evolution of documentary work in print and/or photography. Students consider methods and innovations of major practitioners; ethical issues such as privacy, subjectivity, and objectivity; and partisanship and the effects of artificial intelligence and other automatic tools.
Expected course time: TBA
Expected enrolment cap: 25
Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus
Teaching Assistant: There is no TA support
The salary will be as per the CUPE agreement (e.g., September 2026 Sessional Lecturer rate is $9,997.47 including vacation pay).
Requirements:
- PhD
- Extensive industry experience, including produced documentary works
- Record of scholarly research, including academic articles and / or books
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Application: You must submit as one PDF file, in the following order: Cover Letter, including proposed idea for course, and CV
Your file must follow this naming convention: Your full name – course code application – date of submission. e.g., FirstName Surname – CRE371H1F application – May 6, 2026
Closing date for applications: May 6, 2026
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants’ lived experience shall be taken into consideration as
applicable to the position.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.
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About Victoria University
Victoria University prides itself on being excellent and inclusive. We are ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and we actively support students to reach their full individual potential. We are delivering the unique VU Block Model – a first in Australia.
After two years, this progressive, smarter way to undertake tertiary study has resulted in soaring pass rates, an increase in grade averages, and recognition from the International Education Association of Australia Excellence Awards for innovation and excellence in education.
VU is a university with strong ties to industry, with access to workplace learning opportunities that will give our students real-world experience, ensuring that they are work-ready upon graduation.
With 15 research disciplines ranked at or above world standard in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessments, VU Research offers preeminent research opportunities in sport, health and active living, and sustainable industries and liveable cities.
VU is also a global leader in sports science education. Its world-renowned Institute for Health & Sport fosters close relationships with over 350 sport-related partners including elite sporting organisations.
VU has more than 40,000 students from over 90 countries studying onshore and 5400 studying at VU’s partner institutions in the People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
VU continues to offer its diverse student body an accessible, flexible, internationally engaged and industry-focused education that produces job-ready graduates.
Find out more about the VU Block Model: http://www.vu.edu.au Search career opportunities at VU: http://www.vu.edu.au/careers
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) / 02475D (Sydney) / RTO Code: 3113
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Sessional Lecturer: Documenting Reality (CRE371H1F)
Top Benefits
About the role
Victoria College Program: Creativity & Society
Position: Sessional Lecturer (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)
CRE371H1F Documenting Reality – This seminar course explores methods of capturing, representing, and constructing reality through documentary media. Emphases will include opportunities and challenges brought by technical developments in the digital era, and the history and evolution of documentary work in print and/or photography. Students consider methods and innovations of major practitioners; ethical issues such as privacy, subjectivity, and objectivity; and partisanship and the effects of artificial intelligence and other automatic tools.
Expected course time: TBA
Expected enrolment cap: 25
Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus
Teaching Assistant: There is no TA support
The salary will be as per the CUPE agreement (e.g., September 2026 Sessional Lecturer rate is $9,997.47 including vacation pay).
Requirements:
- PhD
- Extensive industry experience, including produced documentary works
- Record of scholarly research, including academic articles and / or books
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Application: You must submit as one PDF file, in the following order: Cover Letter, including proposed idea for course, and CV
Your file must follow this naming convention: Your full name – course code application – date of submission. e.g., FirstName Surname – CRE371H1F application – May 6, 2026
Closing date for applications: May 6, 2026
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants’ lived experience shall be taken into consideration as
applicable to the position.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.
Not the right fit? Search for Sessional Lecturer: Documenting Reality jobs in Toronto, ON
About Victoria University
Victoria University prides itself on being excellent and inclusive. We are ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and we actively support students to reach their full individual potential. We are delivering the unique VU Block Model – a first in Australia.
After two years, this progressive, smarter way to undertake tertiary study has resulted in soaring pass rates, an increase in grade averages, and recognition from the International Education Association of Australia Excellence Awards for innovation and excellence in education.
VU is a university with strong ties to industry, with access to workplace learning opportunities that will give our students real-world experience, ensuring that they are work-ready upon graduation.
With 15 research disciplines ranked at or above world standard in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessments, VU Research offers preeminent research opportunities in sport, health and active living, and sustainable industries and liveable cities.
VU is also a global leader in sports science education. Its world-renowned Institute for Health & Sport fosters close relationships with over 350 sport-related partners including elite sporting organisations.
VU has more than 40,000 students from over 90 countries studying onshore and 5400 studying at VU’s partner institutions in the People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
VU continues to offer its diverse student body an accessible, flexible, internationally engaged and industry-focused education that produces job-ready graduates.
Find out more about the VU Block Model: http://www.vu.edu.au Search career opportunities at VU: http://www.vu.edu.au/careers
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) / 02475D (Sydney) / RTO Code: 3113