Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Req ID: 50504

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Art History

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course description: An introduction to the traditions and patterns of building in Canada taking into account the unique landscapes, resources and history that comprise what is now a unified political entity. Lectures will pay special attention to the complexity of architecture throughout Canada including issues of land rights, natural resources, immigration, settlements and urban design, transportation, and heritage issues. A special feature of this class will be the prospect to study Toronto first-hand through class projects.

No previous architectural history study is required.

Number of positions available: 1

Estimated course enrolment: 110

Hours of work: 95 hours

Class schedule: In-person lectures currently scheduled on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

Salary: $55.25/hour + 4% vacation pay

*Please note that should rates stipulated in the CUPE3902 Unit 3 collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications:

- Completed Master's Degree in Art History, with historical and geographical breadth of knowledge as relevant to the course material, and previous TA experience.
- Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art.
- At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

Preferred qualifications:





- Completed or in-progress PhD in Art History.
- Previous experience as a TA in this or a related course in the Department of Art History at the University of Toronto.

Description of duties: Attending weekly lectures; grading, tabulating and tracking grades; invigilating tests and exams; holding office hours for regular meetings with students. Full duties to be determined by course instructor.

Application procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902Unit 3 application form to the Department of Art History Academic Programs Administrator, Jeremy Nichols, by email at [email protected]. Incomplete or late applications, and applications submitted through the careers portal or third-party websites, will not be considered.

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

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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.

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.

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