Sessional Lecturer - FAHHF Global Art Market: Practical

Course Overview

Course

Title:

Sessional Lecturer - FAH
480H1F The Global Art Market:
Practical Applications

Date Posted: 06/22/2026

Req : 48763

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Art History

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course

Description:

This seminar teaches students the practical skills required to achieve success as a professional in today’s dynamic art market. Students will directly engage with the local and global art world, learn how to prepare for an art fair, navigate the complexities of a public art project, and conduct studio visits with established artists.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 20 students

Estimated TA Support: None

Class

Schedule:

Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm (In Person)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or Department.

This position includes completion of any coursework and marking not finished by December 31, 2026.

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28

Rates in the collective agreement have priority over rates listed above.

• MA in Art History or a related field is required;
  PhD in Art History is strongly preferred.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art are required.
• Demonstrated experience in the variety of writing genres and styles associated with art history, including museum exhibitions, publications, reviews, criticism, academic analysis, popular print, and media.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students' academic writing skills.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.
• Training in education would be a great asset.

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparing and delivering one 2‑hour lecture per week; developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus; preparing relevant assignments for student assessment; setting and invigilating term tests and final examinations; grading and reporting final grades; maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students; answering queries by email or appointment.

All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 employment application form to the Department via email at gra A valid email address is required. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date; late applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 07/16/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Media Publishing, Artist, Developer, Publishing, Technology, Creative

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