Sessional Faculty

Sessional Faculty

Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach in the following subject areas in upcoming semesters:

• Drawing 
• Illustration
• Animation
• Advertising
• Jewellery and Metals

Sessional Instructors will exhibit passion for creativity, innovation and continued commitment to their field(s) of expertise.

Sessional appointments are intended to augment and supplement instruction and programming and/or the pedagogical and/or research needs of the University beyond that which is provided by permanent faculty appointments. Successful candidates will be offered an engagement letter, which is not a contract for specific course instruction but a confirmation of eligibility for assignment of courses. A separate contract will be issued for specific course(s) as they are offered. Sessional Instructors’ names will be retained on our Sessional Instructor list for the duration of their engagement letter, after which time letters may be renewed.

Why AUArts?

 Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi – Blackfoot (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani) and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina – North Dene Sarcee, Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney) and homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta Region III. The City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksika, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda. 

AUArts is a community of thinkers, shapers, makers, and risk takers. We are students, faculty, staff, and alumni rich in diversity of culture and thought, challenged to fearlessly explore what moves us, drives us, and implores us to see the world differently.

The Alberta University of the Arts offers its 1,100 students studio-based programming that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media. It has deep roots in Calgary’s creative community and will soon be celebrating its centennial.

Qualifications:

• A terminal degree appropriate to the field (ABD considered)
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the post-secondary level
• Evidence of an active peer-reviewed professional / research practice
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and in all aspects of academic life.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF document and should address the candidate’s expertise in the areas of teaching, research, and professional practice; and include:

• A cover letter, clearly specifying desired program area(s) and relevant qualifications  
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
• A statement of pedagogy
• For applications to teach in studio areas, a portfolio of 6-10 images of recent work. Links to websites are accepted and preferred.

Candidates will be required to create an account in order to apply. Please visit our Application FAQ's page to ensure your application is complete prior to submission. Please upload your single document to the “Resume” section – do not upload any documents to the “Cover Letter” section.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Further information about AUArts is available on our website at www.auarts.ca.

AUArts is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering inclusion and belonging within our community.

We welcome applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We recognize the legitimate and potential impact that career interruptions (maternity leaves, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to identify in their application the impact that career interruptions may have had on their record of practice and achievement; this will be taken into consideration during the assessment process.

We are committed to making our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr@auarts.ca. All requests for accommodation will be treated confidentially

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All successful candidates must demonstrate that they are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The collection of personal information is for the purpose of determining eligibility and suitability for employment as authorized by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, section 33(c). If you have any questions about the collection of your information, please contact our FOIP Coordinator at foip@auarts.ca.