Part-time Professor

**Job ID**: ACAD-INV-PT-24/25-019
- **Location**:Brockville
- **Deadline**:July 4, 2024
- **Job Type**:Faculty
- **Start Date**: Immediately
- **Department**:School of Arts, Media & Design
- **Duration**:Part-Time

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St. Lawrence College is seeking experienced and motivated professionals who share St. Lawrence College’s vision to be a globally recognized college, delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their field.

St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a part-time basis with experience and expertise in the** Visual and Creative Arts program.**

**We are seeking individuals experienced in visual arts to teach courses in the following topic areas**:

- **ARTS2002 - Professional Practice 1: Marketing and Business Development** - In this course, students create personalized artist documents including an artist biography, personal artist statement, series statement, and artist curriculum vitae. Professional best practice is examined in relation to image/model releases, commission structures, fees and pricing, and copyright regulations. Small business documentation such as budgeting, cashflow, and tax considerations are examined as students begin to develop their career map and consider income streams suited to their area of focus. Beginner marketing principles will be introduced through the exploration of online platforms, social media marketing strategies, and the development of a personal brand. Students research and plan a public/community art project as well as identify and discuss the impact of technology on the field of fine art. The course culminates with the development and presentation of a third semester portfolio to a panel of select faculty and alumni.

The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

- Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience and individual learning preferences;
- Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience;
- Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning;
- Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
- Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future;
- Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program and interdisciplinary teams as well as internal and external stakeholders;
- Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice.

**Qualifications**:
**EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / DESIGNATION**:

- **Educations Specific to the position**:A minimum of a** **Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in fine art or other relevant discipline.
- **Experience specific to the position**:A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in visual/fine arts.
- Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.
- Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
- A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
- Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
- A proven track record of life-long learning.
- A demonstrated commitment to putting “students first”.
- A global mindset and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
- An understanding of the Ontario college system.

**Salary & Terms**:
**Salary and Terms**: Hourly Salary Range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- **Start Date**:Immediately
- **Posted** **Date**:June 17, 2024
- **Closing Date**:July 4, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
- This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted._