Sessional Lecturer - FAH451H5 Curating Now

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This course, FAH451H5S Curating Now: Turning Concepts into Curatorial Projects, focuses on students researching and developing a curatorial project proposal. This proposal can take various forms, such as an exhibition, a public installation, a public event, a performance, or a website. The course emphasizes the application of knowledge gained in FAH310H5 and the preparatory stages involved in mounting a curatorial project. Particular attention will be paid to conceptualization and methodology, with the understanding that curatorial practice is an intellectual endeavor that manifests ideas in form. Students will learn to transform a concept into a project proposal and develop innovative solutions for future curatorial challenges. The estimated course enrollment is 14 students, with no estimated TA support. The class schedule is Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. The sessional dates of appointment are from January 11 to April 12, 2027.

Requirements

• Graduate degrees in Art History.
• A Ph.D is essential.
• Mastery of the subject area is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a similar DVS course previously is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset.

Responsibilities

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material.
• Preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams.
• Supervision of teaching assistants.
• Marking of students’ work.
• Submission of grades to university officials.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Scheduling of guest speakers is limited to one week class session.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree