Sessional Lecturer - VPSCHF Digital Publishing

STUDIO ART

Department of Arts, Culture and Media
University of Toronto Scarborough

The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media for the FALL 2026 academic session. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department’s Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department since September 1, 2005, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past twenty‑four months.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12.

Applications must be submitted electronically, with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and a current curriculum vitae to Professor ME Luka, Acting Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture and Media, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found at

All applicants to Studio Art positions must also include the following materials combined into a SINGLE PDF: a 1 to 2 page cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the position, a current CV, 5 to 10 samples of recent artistic work relevant to the position, 5 to 10 samples of student work if available, and the names/contact information of 2 to 3 references.

In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:

• 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

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.

F courses:
Sept. 8 – Dec. 8, 2026

Note:

all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for F courses.

A course for students interested in designing and publishing artworks using digital tools. The emphasis will be on short‑run printed catalogues, along with some exploration of e‑books and blogs. Lessons will identify common editorial and image preparation concerns while introducing software for assembling images, videos, sounds, graphics, and texts into coherent and intelligently‑designed digital publications. Creative solutions are expected.

In‑person

LEC 01

FR 10-1

September 1 - December 31, 2026

Estimated enrollment: 20

T.A.

Hours:

0

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; participation in Studio’s exhibitions and guest lecture opportunities on campus; development, administration and marking of assignments and final portfolios; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. Applicant to work closely with permanent faculty.

Teaching experience at the university level. Instructormust have expertise in teaching digitalbook design and experience printing physical books using self‑publishing platforms. Experience with web‑based design and publishing is also required. A comprehensive knowledge of contemporary art practice as it relates to design, artist books, and online publishing is required. Instructormust have an active practice and extensive exhibition record with design and art publishing as a demonstrable area of focus.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

The position(s) posted above is (are) tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.

Courses must meet a minimum enrolment of more than 50 in order to qualify for TA hours.