Sessional Lecturer - JAV130H1S Visual Strategies

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to teach JAV130H1: Visual Strategies. This course is an introduction to diverse mediums and topics for exploration with an emphasis on experimentation and conceptual development. Students will acquire manual skills used in the production of contemporary visual art and are encouraged to explore their own individual artistic and research processes. The estimated course enrollment is 20 students, with no estimated TA support. The sessional dates of appointment are from January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027. This course is equivalent to 0.5 FCE.

Requirements

• MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree) required
• Previous teaching experience
• Strong exhibition history
• Currently exhibiting artist
• Applicants may be asked to supply references

Nice To Haves

• Internationally recognized practice

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material
• Managing digital teaching materials and platform
• Supervision of teaching assistants
• 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
• Student contact hours

What This Job Offers

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