26 Jan
University of Toronto
Toronto
University of Toronto
Faculty of Information
Sessional Lecturer
Summer Term 2025 - Session F (May - June)
MSL230XH - Special Topics in Museum Studies: Critical Philanthropy Studies in Cultural Institutions
Course Description: This course centers philanthropy as a core institutional practice in cultural institutions. Philanthropy, which includes different forms of sponsorship and gift giving, impacts all other areas in cultural institutions, including curation, programming, community engagement, and collecting. Guided by literature from the fields of critical philanthropy studies, marketing, arts management, and museum studies,
this course will explore the relationship between philanthropy and the culture sector from a variety of perspectives, including those of donors, cultural professionals, activists, and those who benefit from philanthropy in cultural organizations. The course is designed to connect multi-disciplinary intellectual frameworks with the realities of funding cultural organizations in the increasingly complex philanthropic world. By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the philanthropic challenges facing contemporary cultural institutions and the ways in which philanthropic activity shapes other cultural practices.
Estimate of the course enrolment: 35
Estimate of TA Support: None anticipated.
Class Schedule: TBD. 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 Starting Date.
Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $10,300
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,764
Sessional Lecturer II $11,021
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,227
Sessional Lecturer III: $11,279
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,485
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.
Qualifications: Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master's degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course. Teaching experience is preferred.
Brief description of duties: Preparing course materials; delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs); developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams; grading; holding regular office hours.
Application Deadline: February 18, 2025
Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed in one pdf file to the attention of:
Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street
University of Toronto
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 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 qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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