Sessional Instructional Assistant - FAH101H1F - Monuments of Art History

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

About the role

An introduction to the arts and architecture from antiquity to the present day which emphasizes the deep connection between art and history. This broad overview will examine carefully a selection of works, including real objects and buildings in Toronto, which are representative of the upper-level courses currently offered by the Art History faculty. Special attention is paid to developing essential art historical skills, including the ability to look at, analyze, and write about works of art and architecture. Tutorials provide training in and experience applying the basic principles and vocabulary employed in art-historical scholarship. Frequent short writing assignments and exercises will be based on readings, lectures, and museum or gallery visits to collections in Toronto.

Number of positions available: 1
Estimated course enrolment: 500
Hours of work: 152.5

Responsibilities

• Attending weekly lectures (online asynchronous)
• Leading two tutorial sections (in-person on Thursday, times TBD)
• Collaborating on the design of tutorial material
• Grading, tabulating and tracking grades
• Invigilating tests and exams
• Holding office hours for regular meetings with students
• Full duties to be determined by course instructor

Requirements

• Completed Master's Degree in Art History, with historical and geographical breadth of knowledge as relevant to the course material
• Previous TA experience
• Teaching, writing, and communication skills in the history of art
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate writing assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed or in-progress PhD in Art History
• Previous experience as a TA in this or a related course in the Department of Art History at the University of Toronto

Schedule

• Online asynchronous lectures
• In-person tutorials held on Thursdays between 12-7pm (specific schedule to be determined by course instructor after hire)

Pay

$55.25/hour + vacation pay. Please note that should rates stipulated in the CUPE3902 Unit 3 collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.