Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Visual Studies, Limited Term

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The Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Art History invites applications for a one-year limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Visual Studies. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

We are seeking an artist-scholar who will have the primary responsibility of teaching studio art courses at the undergraduate level; the successful applicant is expected to teach seven courses per year (typically three courses in fall and winter, one in spring). As part of these responsibilities, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the development of courses within the department, be involved in extra-curricular events on campus and within the broader community with the goal to sustain a vibrant program. Mentorship of students and service to the department, faculty, and University is also expected.

The preferred applicant will hold an MFA or other relevant graduate-level credential.
Demonstrated ability to teach across a range of media including introductory courses in Drawing (ART 241) and 2D Art (ART 231), and Professional Development in Art (ART 400/402) are required. Creative-research expertise related to issues of Democracy, Justice and Sustainability, and the ability to teach in these areas (“Art and Social Change” and “Sustainable Art Practice”), would be an asset.

The incumbent will demonstrate teaching excellence by presenting an outstanding record of teaching effectiveness, evidence of pedagogical innovation, experience with developing undergraduate curricula, and mentoring of students. A strong record of curated/juried exhibitions and/or community-based artistic projects, artistic grants, and peer-reviewed residencies is required. The successful applicant must demonstrate respectful engagement with Indigenous ways of knowing, and decolonizing, anti-racist, and inclusive frameworks.

Submit applications online. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):
• Letter of interest that includes names and contact information for three referees from whom we may request letters of reference
• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of Creative Work
• Teaching dossier that includes statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, such as the following: List of courses taught, Sample syllabi, Relevant teaching evaluations
• A one-page statement outlining your contributions, or potential contributions, to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and your ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student body.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2025

Please submit your application online via this link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15709180-assistant-professor-teaching-in-visual-studies-limited-term

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 Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

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)

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