Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 11/10/2025

Req ID: 45959

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Ital Span Port & Lat Am Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Italian Studies program in the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026 for the following:

Course number and title: ITA378H1F – Topics in Italian Studies - Italian Fashion: Culture & Tradition

Section: LEC0101

Course description: An open course that explores specific Aspects of Italian Studies. This course includes a component designed to enhance students' research experience.

In the Winter 2026 iteration of the course, the class will look at the label "Made in Italy" which has become an international hallmark of creativity and excellence in many fields, but especially in fashion. This course explores the role of fashion in Italian culture from the Middle Ages to the present day, drawing on a wide range of materials (literature, magazine and newspaper articles, blogs, and films). Students will examine how fashion has both reflected and shaped sociopolitical change throughout Italian history.

Estimated course enrolment: 200

Estimated TA support: 250 hours

Class schedule: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm

*Please note, this course is scheduled to be delivered online.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Salary (including vacation pay):

$9, Sessional Lecturer I) - $10, Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)

$10, Sessional Lecturer II) - $10, Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)

$10, Sessional Lecturer III) - $11, Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)

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:

Candidates must hold a PhD in Italian Studies or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in Italian. They should bring with them a solid background or proven interest in the field, along with clear evidence of their ability to design and deliver courses in the areas outlined in the course description. Experience in teaching online courses and in delivering this or similar courses is essential, as are demonstrable skills in managing large classes and overseeing a significant number of teaching assistant hours with efficiency and professionalism.

Preferred qualifications:

In addition, preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in teaching and course design across a variety of academic contexts. Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete syllabus—or at minimum, a detailed outline—to illustrate their approach to course planning and design.

Description of duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including course preparation and delivery of course content; designing and preparing tests, assignments, and exams; marking such assignments, tests, and exams; 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 ).

Applications should be sent by November 17, 2025 to:

Italian Studies Program
c/o Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies

Email: with copy to 

Electronic applications preferred.

Closing Date: 11/17/2025, 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.