Sessional Lecturer - ARC- Studies

Overview

Date Posted: 02/18/2026

Req : 46955

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design

Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Requisition

Title:

Sessional Lecturer – ARC
300H – Studies Abroad

Course Code/

Title:

ARC
300H Studies Abroad

Course

Description:

An intense travel program led by an instructor to allow advanced students to spend time in Switzerland, conducting fieldwork, experiencing local design programming, and connecting with professionals. Student assignments will focus upon the elements (façades, stairs, windows, etc.) of Swiss architecture.

Estimated TA support: N/A

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Class

Schedule:

August 6 to 24, hours may vary based on course needs

Sessional Dates of Appointment: May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,510.03

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.03

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,760.27

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.27

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,030.35

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. Please also note that this course is equivalent to 0.5

FCE.

Minimum Qualifications: We are seeking applicants with a professional degree in architecture (Master's or Bachelor's). Strong knowledge of contemporary Swiss architecture is required. This will be demonstrated through several years of professional experience in a Swiss architecture or landscape architecture office. Demonstrated design excellence is needed and will be evaluated through consideration of professional experience, design awards and exhibitions (if applicable), and a 1-2 page portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications: Several years' teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level is desired, as is a strong record in architectural practice.

The chosen candidate will prepare and lead a three-week travel course in Switzerland. They will travel to Switzerland with the students in August 2026. The chosen candidate will deliver course material, coördinate with Daniels Faculty administrators, prepare and mark assignments, submit grades, and deal with student enquiries.

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Closing Date: 03/11/2026, 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.