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Sessional Lecturer - ARC112H1S: Design & Engineering I

Date Posted: 09/16/2026

Req ID: 50227

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design;

Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design

Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course Description: A studio-based introduction to the methods and processes of design. The course serves as a hands‑on exploration of design issues through a series of exercises that introduce students to the conceptual underpinnings of the design process, developing their capacity to conceive, manipulate, and analyze form through a variety of representational media. In collaboration with the foundational course in first‑year engineering, students will conduct client‑driven community‑based research in response to design problems.

Estimate of course enrollment: 15

Class Schedule: WE 13:00-15:00

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

(Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (or related design discipline) and relevant skilled experience in design.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking applicants with a professional degree in architecture (Master’s or Bachelor’s) and a record of teaching architectural design at the undergraduate or graduate‑level. Interest in collaborative modes of design pedagogy is important. Demonstrated experience in architectural practice is an asset, and evidence of collaborative work on projects with engineering professionals is highly desirable. Demonstrated design excellence is desired and will be evaluated through consideration of professional experience, design awards (if applicable), and a 1‑2 page portfolio.

Duties:

The chosen candidate(s)



will lead a unique design studiosection under the direction of a course coordinator and in directcollaborationwith instructors and staff from the Faculty of Engineering and the Daniels Faculty in an alternative studio environment. Normal duties may include thepreparation and delivery of course content in a design studio setting; the development and administration of assignments; providing students with regular feedback on their work in the studio setting; the marking and grading of student work and the submission of grades to appropriate University officials in accordance with policy; the maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled contact hours; and the supervision of the day‑to‑day work of any Teaching Assistants assigned to the course. There is no expectation of or requirement for research or administrative service.

You will be asked to upload a cover letter, 1‑2 page portfolio, and CV for consideration. For questions, please contact: [email protected]

Closing Date:10/06/2026, 11:59PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply,



and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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