Sessional Instructor

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Sessional Instructor

Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging

The application deadline for this opportunity has passed.

The University of Calgary’s Department of Art invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach the following course in the spring of 2020.

ART 235: Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging
Course Dates: May 6 – June 17, 2020
Times: Monday/Wednesday, 9:00am – 2:50pm
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)

Course Description

An introductory course in current photographic methods, including digital photography, digital image processing, and the presentation of photographs.

Note, due to COVID-19 this course will be offered remotely and lecture and assignment will be adjusted to fit the mode of online delivery

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • MFA is preferred but a combination of online experience, photography experience and other master’s degree can be considered.
  • Applicants must possess experience teaching undergraduate university courses.
  • Any outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field specified in the job announcement.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
  • Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.

Desirable Skills and Abilities:

  • 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.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of current literature on art.

Application Process

To apply to the above teaching opportunity, please apply online, and, if you wish, also submit a letter of application to the email account artdept@ucalgary.ca indicating which course(s) and session(s) you are interested in teaching.

For more information visit arts.careers.ucalgary.ca.

In support of your application, please provide the following:

  • A current, up-to-date CV (if the Department of Art does not already have one on file).
  • Three references (required if you have not taught for the Department of Art before).
  • Description of your qualifications in support of each course you are interested in teaching, as well as any restrictions (e.g. scheduling day or time constraints) that would need to be taken into consideration.

If you have any questions, please contact Denis Gadbois, Department Head, Department of Art, by email at dgadbois@ucalgary.ca or by phone at 403.220.6107.

The application deadline is Monday, April 6, 2020.

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