Sessional Instructor: Contemporary Art and Design, Faculty of Arts & Science, Winter Job Code 3913 Department Faculty of Arts & Science Employment Type Temporary/Contract

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OCAD University , Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.

Itisanexciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.

The Faculty of Arts & Science invites applications for the following anticipated course offerings in the Winter academic year:

Course Code:



VISC-1004 Contemporary Art and Design (0.5 credit)
(Winter 2027 Semester: - ; Wednesdays, 8:30am-11:30am; In-Person)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course addresses global contemporary visual culture, with a focus on art and design. It surveys practices and issues in the changing landscape of global contemporary visual culture, considering Western, non-Western, diasporic and Indigenous artistic and visual productions. Through case studies of contemporary art, design, curatorial practice and art criticism across the globe, the course also examines the role of art institutions and industry, as well as of the economy, politics and globalization; the significance of anti-establishment movements and decolonization; and the influence of new and digital media on contemporary practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching and teaching-related responsibilities may include but are not limited to: course outline development, studio preparation and delivery inclusive of lectures, critiques, grading, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations/reviews; including responsibility for health & safety and meeting academic and curricular requirements and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- The successful applicant should have a terminal degree in art,



design or relevant discipline and/or equivalent skilled/practical experience
- Experience teaching at the post secondary level is considered an asset, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Sessional appointments are fixed-term annual contracts. Sessional compensation includes a per-course pay scale with salary level of $7,508.00 (per 0.5 credit course) plus 7% in lieu of benefits and vacation pay, per the provisions of the Employment Standards Act. These positions are subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory enrolment levels.

- A letter of intent stating the candidate’s interests in the areas of teaching by identifying relevant courses above;
- A statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position;
- A link or web address to your digital portfolio of recent and current work/publications (if applicable)
- And the names and contact information of three references.

Please apply no later than November 16, :59pm.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer (with a valid work or study permit, SIN and Canadian bank account).

As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University (OCAD U) recognizes the profound and essential value that divers

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