Sessional Lecturer - FAH387H1F The Business of Art

Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Req ID: 48756
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Description: This course will examine methods of valuing art and will focus on trends in theauction market in Canada since the 1960s. We will look at the history of art at auction internationallyand discuss artists such as Banksy and Damien Hirst and their artworks within the primary andsecondary markets. Other topics will include international art fairs, art advisory and appraisals, and issues in authenticity.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60 students

Estimated TA Support: 65 TA hours

Class Schedule: Mondays 11:00am - 1:00pm (In Person)

*Please note that the delivery method for this course is currently in person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

*Please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by December 31, 2026.

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer Ill $10,760.28

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Art History or a related field is required; PhD in Art History is strongly preferred.
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art are required.
• Demonstrated experience in the variety of writing genres and styles associated with art history, including museum exhibitions, publications, reviews, criticism, academic analysis, popular print, and media.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students' academic writing skills. 
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.
• Training in education would be a great asset.

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including: preparing and delivering one 2-hour lecture per week; developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus; preparing relevant assignments for student assessment, and (if applicable) setting and invigilating term tests and final examination/assignments for student assessment; grading and reporting of final grades; maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students; answer queries by email or appointment; supervising TAs.

Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 employment application form to the Department via email at [email protected] . A valid email address is required. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date; late applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 07/16/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.