Sessional Lecturer - ITAHItalian Culture Fashion

Overview

Sessional Lecturer - ITA
233H5S Italian Culture through Fashion. This posting is in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title
: ITA
233H5S Italian Culture through Fashion. Offered in English. An exploration of Italian fashion throughout the centuries, its presence in Italian literature, politics, movies, television, and the influence of the “Made in Italy” brand globally. When offered, students may participate in co- and extra-curricular learning experiences. When those are offered, additional costs and application processes may apply.

Number of Positions
: 1

Class schedule
:
Tuesdays and Thursdays (11:00am-1:00pm)

Mode of instruction
:
In-person (as of posting); any changes will be communicated with advance notice as practicable.

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

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Notes
:
If the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from those stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

• Ph.D in Italian Studies is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, is preferred.
• Mastery of the specific subject area of the course (Italian fashion throughout history, contemporary, pop culture, costuming; Italian literature and theatre; Italian cultural studies; Experiential Learning) is required.
• (Near-)native Italian language fluency is required.

• Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content;
• Out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours;
• Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams;
• Calculation and submission of grades;
• Order all necessary readings;
• Supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Please do not apply on this website; only applications submitted to the email address above will be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

The Final date to receive applications is April 3, 2026.

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