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SL -Winter 2027-LARC*4710 Capstone Design Studio

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

1

Course Number:

LARC*4710

Course Name:

Capstone Design Studio

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The incumbent will be conducting studio instruction emphasizing integration of design theory, skills, and knowledge using site scale and urban design projects - encouraging the use of interdisciplinary approaches to complete a final capstone project. The instructor should expect to interact with individual students on problem-based design projects. This course will include 2 co-instructors and 2 TAs total

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

TA Coordination Meetings

Grading

Other Duties Described:

-hold 2 hours of office hours per week (in person or online)-Provide lectures and studio exercises assist students with their final capstone projects; coordination and co-teaching of course





Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters related to field

Other

A minimum of (1) an MLA with professional experience or (2) a BLA with a related masters degree and qualified experience or (3) a BLA with significant professional experience

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Candidates should have effective graphic communication skills, computer communication skills and experience in teaching design studio courses with student critiques.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

Other

Ontario Association of Landscape Architects member or other professional (OAA, RAI, ASLA, etc.) membership is preferred.

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

The incumbent will be conducting studio instruction emphasizing integration of design theory, skills, and knowledge using site scale and urban design projects

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

T/Th 1:30 PM - 2:20 PMT/Th 2:30 - 5:30 PM

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Kaitlin Milley - Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Email:

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