Assistant Professor, Painting

Alberta University of the Arts, 1407 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Expires Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:59 AMWhy AUArts?Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney which includes Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney Nations and also the home of the Métis Nation of District 5 and 6. The City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksikaitsitapi, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda.The Alberta University of the Arts is one of only four major art, craft and design focused Universities in Canada. Our internationally recognized programs and state-of-the-art facilities offer our 1,100 students a hands‑on, studio‑based education that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media. AUArts has deep roots in Calgary’s creative community and our alumni have had an impact on creativity around the world. Alberta University of the Arts will be celebrating its centennial in 2026.Do you believe in the power of ideas, possibility, and in building community? 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 OpportunityCompetition #2426-OC-FP-11The School of Visual Art at Alberta University of the Arts invites applications for a permanent faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Painting starting August 2026.Assignment of academic rank will be commensurate with educational credentials, teaching, and professional experience, as well as the candidate’s record of research and creative activities.About the School of Visual Art (SVA) at AUArtsUndergraduates in the School of Visual Art (SVA) pursue a 4‑year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. AUArts offers Painting students a rigorous studio education that emphasizes relationships between ideas, materials, and processes. BFA students specializing in Painting may combine this concentration with another from one of more than a dozen areas of study including Fibre, Glass, Jewellery & Metals, Media Arts, 3D Object Design & Fabrication, Ceramics, Drawing, Sculpture, Print Media, Photography and others.AUArts is committed to reducing barriers and building an equitable, accessible and inclusive community of respect.As a part of our team, you will work closely with colleagues from a diversity of academic and studio disciplines and contribute to an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment committed to developing new and innovative curriculum.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Teach introductory and advanced courses in their area(s) of expertiseHave opportunities to teach in the MFA Craft Media programPursue an active creative and scholarly research agendaParticipate in university governance activitiesDesign and revise curriculum to address changes in the field and emerging opportunitiesQualificationsThe following qualifications have been determined to promote likelihood of success in the role. In alignment with the principles of inclusion, individuals with an alternative equivalent qualification may be considered.A terminal degree in a related field (PhD, MDes, or MFA)Demonstrated experience teaching at the post‑secondary levelEvidence of an active creative and scholarly practiceDemonstrated technical skill and theoretical currency in PaintingDemonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and curriculum development, and in academic lifeDemonstrated ability to work in and/or in collaboration with other disciplines is an assetApplications 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 statement of planned research/creative activity (1‑page)A statement of pedagogy (1‑page)Two sample assignmentsA portfolio of up to 10 images of recent work. Links to websites are encouraged.Please visit our Application FAQ's page to ensure your application is complete prior to submission.The deadline to apply is January 18, 2026. Review of applications will begin January 30, 2026 . 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 toupholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 . 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