Sessional Lecturer - FAH480H1S The Art of Drawing

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This course examines drawing by artists and architects in early modern Europe (c. 1500–1800), from artistic to technical drawing, as both an object of study and a working practice. Students will study how drawing came to be understood as a category in its own right— moving from a workshop tool to an object of collecting and connoisseurship — and what this shift reveals about changing perceptions of drawing, then and since. The course will also introduce students to professionals who work with drawings today, including curators, dealers, and connoisseurs, through guest presentations and discussion, and will include at least one visit to a local collection to study original drawings firsthand. The estimated course enrollment is 20 students with no TA support. The class schedule is Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in person. The sessional dates of appointment are from January 1, 2027, to May 7, 2027, including the completion of any course work and marking not finished by May 7, 2027.

Requirements

• MA in Art History or a related field is required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Art History is strongly preferred
• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering one 2-hour lecture per week
• Developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus
• Preparing relevant assignments for student assessment
• Setting and invigilating term tests and final examination/assignments for student assessment (if applicable)
• Grading and reporting of final grades
• Maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students
• Answering queries by email or appointment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level