Sessional Lecturer – FAH380H1F Special Topics in Art History – The Business of Art

Date Posted: 06/27/2024

Req ID: 38095

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Art History

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: FAH380H1F Special Topics in Art History – The Business of Art

Course Description: This course examines methods of valuing art and focuses on trends in the auction market in Canada since the 1960s. We will look at the history of art at auction internationally and discuss artists such as Banksy and Damien Hirst and their artworks within the primary and secondary markets. Other topics include international art fairs, art advisory and appraisals, and issues in authenticity.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60 students

Estimated TA Support (based on full course enrolment): N/A

Class Schedule: Mondays 11:00 am-1:00 pm (In Person)

• Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024; Final Assessment period December 6-21, 2024.

Please note: This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by December 31, 2024.

Salary: 

• Sessional Lecturer I $9,457.90
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term $9,930.79
• Sessional Lecturer II $10,121.77
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term $10,326.62
• Sessional Lecturer III $10,362.76
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long term $10,570.02

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:

• MA or PhD in Art History or acceptable equivalent combination of education, relevant qualifications, professional designation, and/or professional experience.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art at auction are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the early Canadian auction market since the 1960s and primary and secondary markets.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with international art fairs, art advertising and appraisals, and dealing with issues in art authenticity.
• Proven experience creating and marking writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history or a related field.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.
• Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness would be a great asset.

Description of duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including: preparing and delivering one 2-hour lecture per week and/or leading classroom discussions during the 2 contact hours each week; developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus; supervision of teaching assistants; preparing relevant assignments for student assessment, and (if applicable) setting and invigilating term tests and final examination / assignments for student assessment; grading and reporting of final grades; maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students; answer queries by email or appointment.

Application Instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to the Department via the Art History HR email account. A valid email address is required. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date; late applications and applications submitted through the U of T online application system will not be considered.

The University of Toronto 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 accommodation as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please email arthistory.hr@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 07/19/2024, 4:59 PM 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.

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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