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Sessional Lecturer ITA314H1F - Italian Design: Fashion, Artistry, Genius (Toronto, ON, CA)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
$10k-$11k/moHybridContract
Responsibilities:design syllabus, deliver course, grade exams
Requirements Summary:PhD in Italian Studies or equivalent; native or near-native Italian; course design/teaching skills; ability to manage large classes and TA hours.
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Date Posted: 04/01/2026
Req ID: 47535
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Ital Span Port & Lat Am Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes


 


Description:

Job Title: Sessional Lecturer (May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026)


Course number and title: ITA314H1F – Italian Design: Fashion, Artistry, Genius


Section: LEC0101       


Course description: “Made in Italy” is a global standard for creativity and excellence in fashion, architecture, and industrial design. This course will explore how art, imagination, and craft have intersected in different areas of Italian culture over time. Based on an individual instructor’s area of expertise, themes explored may include studies of the Italian fashion industry, food culture, commercial art, and industrial design. Primary materials will include artworks, literary texts, material objects, and mixed media that demonstrate the importance of design culture in Italy and the impact of Italian design culture in the world. This course includes a component designed to enhance students’ research experience.


Prerequisite: 4.0 credits


Distribution Requirements: Humanities


 


Estimated course enrolment: 150


Estimated TA support: depending on enrolment
Class schedule: Tuesday, 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm; Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00 pm


*Please note, this course is scheduled to be delivered online. You are required to be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as of the start date.  


Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026


Salary (it includes vacation pay)


Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70


Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $10,510.04


Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04


Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $10,760.28


Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28


Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $11,030.36


 


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:



  • A PhD in Italian Studies or equivalent is required.

  • Native or near native proficiency in Italian is required.

  • Background or proven interest in the field.

  • Demonstrable and proven skills in mounting a course in all or one of the fields outlined in the description of the course (fashion industry, food culture, commercial art, and industrial design).

  • Demonstrable and proven skills in managing a large class and a considerable amount of TA hours.


 
Preferred qualifications:



  • Extended and demonstrated excellence in teaching, and designing, courses in a variety of academic contexts is preferred.

  • Experience in teaching online courses is preferred.

  • Experience in teaching this or similar courses or equivalent is preferred.

  • A complete syllabus or, at the very least, an outline of a syllabus preferred.


Description of duties: Duties include syllabus design, course preparation and delivery of course content; designing and preparing tests, assignments, and exams; marking such assignments, tests, and exams; possibly managing a large number of TA hours and a team of TAs assigned to the course; calculating and submitting grades; holding regular office hours; calling course administrative meetings as required.


 
Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form) by email to [email protected].


 


This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. The position above is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.

Closing Date: 04/08/2026, 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.