Sessional Lecturer - VPSBHF Image Culture

Sessional Lecturer – Studio Art (VPSB
02H3F: Image Culture)

Department: Arts, Culture and Media – University of Toronto Scarborough

Posting date:
June 29, 2026

Closing date:
July 21, 2026

Course code: VPSB
02H3F Image Culture

Topic: How should artists make pictures in a world inundated with a relentless flow of digital images? This lecture course explores contemporary artmaking, visual technologies, and the role of the image.

• Design and teach a university credit course; prepare and deliver course content.
• Participate in Studio’s exhibitions and guest lecture opportunities on campus.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments and final portfolios.
• Calculate and submit grades for all students.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Work closely with permanent faculty for course administration.

• Teaching experience at the university level, particularly in lecture format classes.
• Expertise in the history of modern and contemporary art with a specific focus on visual and digital technologies.
• Training in art history, curatorial practice, or art practice is preferred.
• Background as an active professional artist with practical knowledge and experience in art production is considered an asset.

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term (≥6 years as SL I): $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96

F courses:
September 8 – December 8, 2026 (excluding exam period). All positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for F courses.

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 who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged.

We comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provide accommodations as required. For assistance during the application and hiring process, contact

Submit an electronic application using the specified online system. Include a cover letter, current CV, 5–10 samples of recent artistic work, 5–10 samples of student work if available, and contact information of 2–3 references. Combine all materials into a single PDF.

Professor ME Luka, Acting Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture and Media, University of Toronto Scarborough