Sessional Lecturer -VPABHF Equity and Inclusivity in Arts and Media Organizations

Sessional Lecturer – VPAB
10H3F Equity and Inclusivity in Arts and Media Organizations

Department: Arts, Culture and Media
University: University of Toronto Scarborough
Academic Term: Fall 2026

Posting Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Closing Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

This posting introduces a Sessional Lecturer position to teach "Equity and Inclusivity in Arts and Media Organizations" for Fall 2026 (September 1 – December 31, 2026). Positions are tentative until final course determinations and enrollments.

• Course Code &
  
  Description:
  
  Equity and Inclusivity in Arts and Media Organizations – An introduction to equity, inclusivity and diversity as it relates to organizational development and cultural policy making in arts and media management.
• Section: LEC 01
• Format: In-person
• Time: Tuesday 12-3 (TU 12-3)
• Dates: September 1 – December 31, 2026
• Estimated Enrollment: 130
• TA
  
  Hours:
  
  TBA

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96

• Design and teach a 13-credit course, including preparation and delivery of content, development and administration of assignments and final portfolios.
• Calculate and submit grades and hold regular office hours.
• Complete any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for Fall courses.
• Perform all normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course.

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level as TA or instructor of record.
• Direct expertise in equity, inclusivity and diversity in arts and media management.
• Relevant experience working within the not‑for‑profit arts and/or media arts sector and demonstrable commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Advanced university degree preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate how your experience matches the qualifications.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the department’s online application system, along with a cover letter outlining qualifications and a current curriculum vitae, to Professor ME Luka, Acting Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture and Media.

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applicants will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which is voluntary and confidential.

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