Sessional Lecturer - JAV120H1F - Visual Concepts

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer for the course JAV120H1F - Visual Concepts. The course is an introduction to a wide range of topics situated in modernism, postmodernism, and the contemporary that inform current art practice and critical discourse. The course investigates post-1970 art practice through diverse societal, cultural, and political influences of contemporary critical thought. The estimated course enrollment is 40 students with 120 hours of TA support. This is a single position appointment for the Fall 2026 term.

Requirements

• MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree) required
• Previous teaching experience
• Strong exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist
• Strong writing and publishing record in the field of Contemporary Art
• Applicants may be asked to supply references

Nice To Haves

• Internationally recognized practice
• Experience teaching art and students from other disciplines

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

• Career Level: Mid Level