Date Posted: 07/17/2024
Req ID: 38510
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: FAH488H1S Considering Sustainable Textiles and Fashions in the Age of Climate Crisis

Course Description: This seminar looks at historic and contemporary global thinking about the production and consumption of textiles and fashions within the current climate change crisis, and over-production due to fast fashion. We question the notion of "in" and "out" of Western seasonal style and look at historic models to understand new economies of scale and value, issues of labour and natural resources. Through lectures, workshops, and seminars, the class will consider how to harness past models to attain the future of textiles and fashion and the context surrounding the 3 R's, reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 12 students

Estimated TA Support (based on full course enrolment): N/A

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm (In Person)

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 6, 2025 to April 30, 2025; Final Assessment period April 9-30, 2025.

Please note: This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2025.

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I $9,457.90
• Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term $9,930.79
• Sessional Lecturer II $10,121.77
• Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term $10,326.62
• Sessional Lecturer III $10,362.76
• Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term $10,570.02

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:

• MA or PhD in Art History, Textile Studies, Fashion History or a closely related field or acceptable equivalent combination of education, relevant qualifications, professional designation, and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of historical and contemporary textile and fashion production systems.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability issues in the global fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of climate change impacts on the textile/fashion industry.
• Knowledge of labour issues and natural resource use in textile/garment production.
• Proven ability to analyze historical textile/fashion models and apply insights to contemporary changes.
• Talent for connecting historical knowledge to current industry practices and future possibilities.
• At least two years of experience creating and marking undergraduate assignments, exercises, and/or undergraduate essays in art history or a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in this or a similar course at the university level.

Description of duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including: preparing and delivering one 2-hour lecture per week and/or leading classroom discussions during the 2 contact hours each week; developing and publishing the syllabus and marking scheme through Quercus; preparing relevant assignments for student assessment, and (if applicable) setting and invigilating term tests and final examination / assignments for student assessment; grading and reporting of final grades; maintaining office hours for academic counseling of students; answer queries by email or appointment.

Application Instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a proposed syllabus for the course, and (3) the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to the Department via the Art History HR email account. A valid email address is required. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date; late applications and applications submitted through the U of T online application system will not be considered.

The University of Toronto is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodation as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please email arthistory.hr@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 08/07/2024, 4:59 PM 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.