Sessional Lecturer - FAH262H1F Art and Visual Experience in Modern and Contemporary East Asia

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching FAH262H1F, an overview of major monuments and themes in the art and architecture of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia and Tibet) and its diaspora in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The course is expected to have 180 students and will have 210 TA hours. The class schedule is Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and the delivery method is currently in person, though it may change. The sessional dates of appointment are from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the understanding that any course work and marking not finished by December 31, 2026, will be completed after this date.

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
• Training in education would be a great asset

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
• Supervising TAs

What This Job Offers

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