Sessional Lecturer | HBA VS | VIS324H1F – The Aesthetics of Everyday Life

Date Posted: 03/12/2024
Req ID: 36497
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

This interdisciplinary seminar course examines the aesthetic qualities of objects and experiences through the lens of scholarly research in its various methodologies, including historical and contemporary philosophy, critical theory, media theory, material practice, intergenerational dialogue, and lived experience.

Class Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024

Estimate of the course enrolment: Approximately 20 students per section

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 (inclusive of vacation pay)

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: MFA (or equivalent graduate degree) required with teaching experience. Strong exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist. Applicants will be asked to supply references.

Preferred Qualifications: International practice, previous teaching experience.

Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials, supervision of teaching assistants; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, seminars; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

Application Submission: To apply, please complete the Daniels online application form and submit a curriculum vitae to the Daniels Selection Committee at [email protected] .

Closing Date: 03/26/2024, 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.