Sessional Instructor - Department of Art and Art History (Fall 2024)
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The Department of Art and Art History invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in the Fall 2024.
The Fall 2024 term runs from August 26 to December 20, 2024, Individual course dates are noted below; please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERINGS ARE TENTATIVE, PENDING FUNDING AND SUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS.
NOTE: THERE MAY BE CANDIDATES WITH THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL (ROFR) (TUCFA Collective Agreement 23.12).
ARHI 201: Introduction to Art History I - Two sections Available
Section 1 Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 - 10:45
Section 2 Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 - 13:45
Course description: An examination of art and architecture before 1400 in relation to significant historical and cultural events.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A PhD in Art History or related field is required.
Applicants should have a record of teaching within the field of art history, and ideally experience teaching large, introductory surveys of global art history.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of art history.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ARHI 357 Baroque Art
Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Mondays 13:00 - 15:45 Course description: An examination of the art and architecture of Europe during the seventeenth century. Qualifications/Requirements:
A PhD in Art and Design is required.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level, including a record of teaching Baroque Art at the post-secondary level.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of art history.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ARHI 367 Indigenous Art of the Americas
Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Instruction mode: Web-based, asynchronous Course description: Historical and contemporary studies of indigenous cultural production within the geographic context of the Americas. Qualifications/Requirements:
A PhD in Art and Design is required.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level, including a record of teaching Indigenous Contemporary Art at the post-secondary level.
Demonstrated evidence of successful online, asynchronous teaching.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of art history and curation.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 241 Introduction to Drawing
Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:15 -13:45 Course description: Introductory course in observational and representational drawing. Creative exploration includes mark-making, hand-eye co-ordination, proportions, perspective, line, texture, figure-ground relationships and pictorial composition. Approaches may include pencil, conté, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink. These will be addressed in the context of research, problem-solving, visual fluency and conceptual development. Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Art. Other relevant graduate-level credentials (MA or studio-based PhD) will also be considered.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level, especially in drawing courses.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of Art and the focus of the course.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 251 Introduction to Digital Arts
Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 17:00-19:30 Course description: Technical instruction and creative opportunities in the media arts, in addition to examination of historical, theoretical and critical context. Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Art. Other relevant graduate-level credentials (MA or studio-based PhD) will also be considered.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of Art and the focus of the course.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 309 Foundations of Art Education
Course dates: September 3 - December 6, 2024 Monday and Wednesday 11:15 - 13:45 Course description: An introduction to the history, theory and philosophy of art education through participatory learning events. Qualifications/Requirements:
A terminal degree in Art (MA or MFA in Studio Art acceptable, but a studio-based PhD is preferred).
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level, especially in the area of art education in both schools and community settings.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of Art and the focus of the course(s).
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 341 Drawing the Figure
Course dates: September 5 - December 6, 2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30-11:00 Course description: Theory and practice of drawing the human figure at a developing level involving an extended range of drawing media. Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Art. Other relevant graduate-level credentials (MA or studio-based PhD) will also be considered.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level, especially drawing courses.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of Art and the focus of the course.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 374 Printmaking: Relief
Course dates: September 5 - December 6, 2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 14:00-16:30 Course description: Exploring the creative potential of relief printmaking. Working with relief techniques, materials, and processes, students will develop imagery and concepts, promoting technical competence and artistic vision. Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Art. Other relevant graduate-level credentials (MA or studio-based PhD) will also be considered.
Demonstrated experience working in and teaching in relief processes such as woodcut, and linocut.
Strong understanding of safe studio practices in relief.
Ability to foster the development of imagery and concepts, promoting technical competence and artistic vision.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in printmaking.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 400 Professional Development I
Course dates: September 5 - December 6, 2024 Friday 8:30 - 11:15 Course description: Extending studio art practice to professional contexts. Students will develop the ability to communicate ideas that inform creative practice. Content may include developing an artist statement and CV. Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Art. Other relevant graduate-level credentials (MA or studio-based PhD) will also be considered.
Outstanding professional achievement, professional development, or substantial training and experience in the field of Art.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Demonstrated experience evaluating written work.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
ART 564: Studio Research
Course dates: September 5 - December 6, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:15 - 13:45 Course description: Advanced studio course that introduces students to self-generated approaches to creative research. Situated in an interdisciplinary setting, students can work across a variety of media as best supports their creative and conceptual interests. There may be ROFR candidates for this course. Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Art. Other relevant graduate-level credentials (MA or studio-based PhD) will also be considered.
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field of Art.
Ability to foster the development of imagery and concepts, promoting technical competence and artistic vision within an interdisciplinary studio setting.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
Desirable Skills and Abilities for all Postings:
Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in teaching.
The willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, varying abilities, motivations, and academic or vocational goals.
The ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
The ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
Demonstrated knowledge of current literature on art.
Demonstrated respectful engagement with Indigenous ways of knowing, and decolonizing, anti-racist, and inclusive frameworks.
Application Process:
To apply to the above teaching opportunities, please submit your application documents (in pdf form) to the U of C Careers site, using the "Apply Now" link. Please note that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.
In support of your application, please provide the following:
Current CV (if the Department does not already have one on file)
Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
Teaching evaluations (if available)
If you have any questions, please contact Joelle Welling, Interim Department Head by email at daahhead@ucalgary.ca
Application deadline: April 16, 2024
For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here.
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