Sessional Lecturer – FAH380H1S This Woman’s Work: The role of women in art history

University of Toronto


Date Posted: 07/17/2024

Req ID: 38496

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Art History

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: FAH380H1S Special Topics in Art History

This Woman’s Work: The role of women in art history

Course Description: This course explores the presence of women in the world of art by examining the role of women as creators, as subjects, as collectors, and as patrons. Students will investigate these conceptual functions within various geographic contexts including, Italy, France, England, Spain, and the Netherlands, covering a period from ca. 1300 to the 17th century. The course will look at various media such as illuminated manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, jewellery and lace, and prints and drawings.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60 students

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

Class Schedule: Thursdays 3:00-5:00 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: January 6, 2025 to April 30, 2025; Final Assessment period April 9-30, 2025.

Please note: This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2025.

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 in Art History or a related field with specialization in women’s contributions to European art from the 14th to 17th centuries.
  • Strong understanding of women’s roles as creators, subjects, collectors, and patrons in the art world.
  • Proven ability to teach and engage students in critical analysis of artworks and historical contexts.
  • Experience in developing course curricula and syllabi focused on women in art history.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex ideas to students.
  • At least two years’ experience creating and marking undergraduate assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history or a related field.
  • Training in education would be an asset.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.

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; 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 (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a proposed syllabus for the course, and (3) 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 [email protected].

Closing Date: 08/07/2024, 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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