Competition Number:

Category: Sessional Instructor

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning June 23, 2026, and will continue until suitable candidates are found.

Overview

The Department of Design in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications at MacEwan University has an ongoing need for sessional instructors to teach courses in Visual Communication Design and Digital Experience Design (User Experience Design) for the upcoming academic year.

Courses
DESN 120 Design Software I
DESN 231 Typography II
DESN 240 Intro to Digital Experience Design
DESN 246 Game Design
DESN 310 Design Studio III
DESN 340 Web Design and Development I
DESN 344 Interaction Design I
DESN 380 Design Research
DESN 442 Information Architecture

Qualifications




Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline or related fields; a terminal degree in design is preferred.
Applicants with a Bachelor of Design degree and commensurate field or industry experience and expertise will also be considered.
Post‑secondary teaching experience is an asset.
Provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of courses you are qualified to teach along with available terms (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer).
Include a portfolio of skilled work (PDF or link to a website).

Perks

Position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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📌 Sessional Instructors, Department Of Design Faculty Of Fine Arts And Communications Edmonton
🏢 MacEwan University
📍 Edmonton