Course instructor

Closes:
July 22, 2026

Start Date: January 6, 2027

Department: Office of the Principal and Vice President

Compensation: $9,997.28

Hours: Friday 11AM – 1PM

How to Apply: usmc.

Title/Position: Course instructor

Course

Title:

MST
401H1S Windows into the Workshop:
Artists and Art Practice in the Middle Ages & Renaissance

Posting Date: June 23, 2026

Closing Date: 11:59 pm on July 22, 2026

Number of Positions: 1

Estimated Course Enrolment: 10

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class

Schedule:

Friday 11AM – 1PM.

Delivery Mode: In-person

Dates of Appointment: January 6, 2027 – May 10, 2027.

Teach the course based on the syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, grade assignments and tests in a timely fashion, and hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.

Course description:
In this seminar, we will peer through the window of the workshop to better understand medieval and early modern makers, their work, and the world they inhabited. Practical aspects such as materials, techniques, and the economics of craft will be considered alongside intellectual and spiritual aspects of making as they relate to concepts of labor, perfection, and imagination.

• PhD with evidence of established, up-to-date research expertise in the field of the program.
• University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating active research expertise in the area covered by this course, and the names of two referees to:

University of St. Michael’s College, c/o Office of the Principal

Email: usmc.

We reserve the right to interview candidates if necessary.

This position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations, and enrolments.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416‑926‑1300 ext. 7191 or

The job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.