Sessional Lecturer - ALD4110H1S - Advanced Topics in Architecture, Landscape, and Design

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This advanced graduate seminar explores specialized topics in architectural history and theory, with a focus on critical approaches to the history of the built environment. Through research, discussion, and written work, students will develop methods of analysis, argumentation, and writing for the study of architecture and its broader cultural and spatial contexts. The course is estimated to have an enrollment of 16 students and will not have TA support.

Requirements

• PhD in architectural history and theory from a major institution (preferably Canadian)

Nice To Haves

• Active curatorial experience and published scholarship in new research areas in architecture and its exhibition
• Innovative approaches to architectural curation, and research in the history of the built environment
• Ability to mentor graduate students and support the development of research, critical analysis, and good writing skills
• Willingness to engage interdisciplinary approaches to architectural history and research in built environments

Responsibilities

• Prepare a new graduate seminar for January 2027
• Meet the class once per week for three hours
• Hold office hours
• Grade all submissions and provide feedback to students
• Mentor students-in-training in topics in architecture
• Teach a maximum of 16 students

Benefits

• 4% or 6% vacation pay

What This Job Offers

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