Sessional Lecturer, MSL2370H - Museums and Cultural Heritage: Context and Critical Issues

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This course provides students with an introductory overview of the museum and cultural heritage sectors. Students will be exposed to a wide range of themes and concepts that constitute and shape the discipline, in particular preservation, representation and authenticity, memorialization, taxonomy, technology, ownership and repatriation, global tourism, cultural policy, and the roles of architecture and design in museological practice. Museums, memorials, national parks and historic sites, among other examples of cultural heritage, will be examined in light of philosophical issues and evolving political, social, economic and cultural contexts.

Requirements

• Completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course materials
• Delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs)
• Developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams
• Grading
• Holding regular office hours

What This Job Offers

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