Date Posted: 09/29/2025
Req ID: 45243
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Sessional Lecturer - JAV101H1S - Design Studio 1
Course description:
A studio-based introduction to the methods and processes of design. The course serves as a hands-on exploration of design issues through a series of exercises that introduce students to the conceptual underpinnings of the design process, developing their capacity to conceive, manipulate, and analyze form through a variety of representational media.
Estimated TA support: 60 hours
Estimated course enrolment: 25 per practicum section
Class schedule:
Varies by practicum section
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation):
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:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (or related design discipline) and relevant professional experience in design.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are seeking applicants with a professional degree in architecture (Master’s or Bachelor’s) and a record of teaching architectural design at the undergraduate or graduate-level. Demonstrated experience in architectural practice is an asset. Demonstrated design excellence is desired and will be evaluated through consideration of professional experience, design awards (if applicable), and a 1-2 page portfolio.
Description of duties:
The successful candidate(s) will lead a design studio section under the direction of a course coordinator. Normal duties may include the preparation and delivery of course content in a design studio setting; the development and administration of assignments; providing students with regular feedback on their work in the studio setting; the marking and grading of student work and the submission of grades to appropriate University officials in accordance with policy; the maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled contact hours; and the supervision of the day-to-day work of any Teaching Assistants assigned to the course. There is no expectation of or requirement for research or administrative service.
Application Procedure:
The Daniels Faculty uses a centralized application system for all CUPE 3902 hiring. If you have a currently active UTORid, please login via the link below and complete your profile. If your UTORid is not active, or you do not yet have a UTORid, please register and complete your applicant profile before applying.
Applications must be submitted at the following URL, selecting the appropriate course(s): cupeha.utm.utoronto.ca/dept/arcla/app/sl.
You will be asked to upload a cover letter, CV, and portfolio for consideration. For questions, please contact: # Date: 10/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
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Job Category: Sessional Instruction
