

Sessional Lecturer - FAH394H5F - Topics in Early Modern Art - Global Renaissance
About the role
Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Req ID: 48924 Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: UTM: Visual Studies Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description: Course number and title: FAH394H5F Topics in Early Modern Art - Global Renaissance Topic description: Trade, diplomacy, technology, and violence propelled Western Europe’s global expansion from roughly 1400 to 1600, a historical period better known as the Renaissance. This course will provide a thematic overview of the production and consumption of art and architecture in the context of Renaissance Europe’s expanding encounters with the Levant, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Estimated course enrolment: 35 Estimated TA support: 0 Class schedule: Wednesday 1-3pm Sessional dates of appointment: Sept 8-Dec 8, 2026 Salary: $9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I) $10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term) $10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer II) $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term) $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III) $11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term Minimum qualifications: Graduate degrees in Art History required. Mastery of the subject area is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching a similar DVS course previously is required. Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset. Description of duties: (May include but are not limited to): all normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams, supervision of teaching assistants, marking of students’ work, submission of grades to university officials, and holding regular office hours. Scheduling of guest speakers is limited to one week class session. Application instructions: Please email your CV and a letter of application to:Professor Brian Price, Chair, Department of Visual Studies at dvsjobs@utoronto.caAn individual application is required for each job posting. Please do not apply for multiple positions in one email. Please include your last name and the course code in the email subject line. No late applications will be accepted. Selections for positions are made by the Chair. Questions regarding positions may be directed to Steph Sullivan by e-mail to s.sullivan@utoronto.caClosing Date: 07/16/2026, 11:59PM EDT **
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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.
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