Visual Art Instructor

3 weeks ago

Red Deer, Canada Red Deer Polytechnic Full time

**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**:
First review of applicants: Two weeks after posting

- Teaching Philosophy and Sample Syllabus
- Research Statement (optional)
- List of references (3 professional references)

**Posting Details**:
Position Information

**Position Title**
- Visual Art Instructor (Art History and/or Creativity) - Sessional**Faculty/Instructor Profile**

**Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic**:

- Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
- Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
- Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

**Role Description**
- As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.
- **Teaching**
- The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.
- **Student Success**
- The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.
- **Professional Development**
- The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.
- **Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits**
- The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.
- **Community Contributions**
- The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.
- **For More Information**:Faculty Profile**

**Position Responsibilities**
- The School of Arts and Education at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is seeking an instructor for a full-time, 8.5 month sessional position starting on August 14, 2024.- Leading/teaching Creativity classes focused on exploring and developing creativity as a growth mindset, including resiliency, determination, empathy, problem-solving, creative communication, and innovative design thinking.
- and/or
- Teaching undergraduate-level Art History courses, including Survey Courses, Western Art (19th & 20th centuries), Canadian Art History, and Canadian Contemporary Art. These courses will engage students in the analysis of artistic periods, styles, individual works, and the development of critical writing skills.

Per the incumbent’s expertise and associated demand, there may also be opportunities to teach in related areas: Animation, Music, or Dramatic History; Visual Art studio courses; or Film Production.
- Additional expertise in instructing in one or more of these areas or contributing to ongoing program development will therefore be a considerable asset.**Required Qualifications**
- Applicants must have:
- A completed graduate degree in Art History, Creativity, or related area.
- Post-secondary teaching experience.
- While there may be opportunities for online or hybrid instruction, work will primarily be located on campus, so applicants must be committed to an active teaching, consulting, and service presence on site.**Preferred Qualifications**
- Qualifications Preferred:
- PhD in Art History, Creativity, or related area and post-secondary teaching experience.-
**Salary or Hourly?**
- Salary**Salary**
- Commensurate with education and experience**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding. The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.**About Red Deer Polytechnic**
- Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, **Red Deer Polytechnic** (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ lea

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