Sessional Instructional Assistant - FAH338H1S Art and Consumers in the Renaissance (1400-1700)

Date Posted: 10/21/2026 Req ID: 50494 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Department of Art History Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Course description: It has long been said that the material culture of the Renaissance generated the first stir of consumerism with a variety of artifacts produced from 1400 to 1700 in Italy.

This course explores the material culture of Renaissance consumerism and discusses the production and function of works in different art media. Number of positions available: 1 Estimated course enrolment: 100 Hours of work: 65 hours Class schedule : In-person lectures currently scheduled on Tuesdays 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 ** 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.