Sessional Instructor: Introduction to Film Studies

3 weeks ago

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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.

It is an exciting 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.

**VISM-2001**:Introduction to Film Studies** (**0.5** credit)**

(_FALL 2024_: _9/4/2024_ - _12/3/2024_; _Friday_ _8:30 AM - 11:30 AM_; _In-Person_
- WINTER 2025_: _1/9/2025_ - _4/9/2025_; _Friday_ _3:10 PM - 6:10 PM_; _In-Person_)_

**COURSE DESCRIPTION**: This course introduces students to contemporary theory and methods of film analysis. Specifically, it provides students with the critical tools to recognize and analyze the narrative, visual, and aural elements of film, with special emphasis on the innovative and experimental approaches to global cinema from its birth to the present. Through in-class screenings, lectures, readings, and discussions, students will explore a wide range of cinematic styles (including narrative, documentary, animation, art-house, experimental, and avant-garde film), genres, movements, and cultural frameworks.

**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 professional/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

**Applications should include**:

- A curriculum vitae;
- 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.

**_ 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 diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD U understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope._

**_We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire_**_._
- OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please _contact_ People & Culture for more information or refer to _OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities

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