Sessional Instructor: History of New Media Art, Faculty of Arts

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full time
Course Instructor Opportunity

OCAD University is seeking a qualified instructor to teach a course on the history of new media art in the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Course Details

This course will explore the relationship between art and media from the early days of photography and avant-garde cinema to contemporary digital and video art practices. Students will examine the technological developments that have impacted and transformed perception and representation, including time-motion studies, industrialization, mass culture, and global electronic networks.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver course materials, including lectures, critiques, and grading
  • Meet academic and curricular requirements and deadlines
  • Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment
Qualifications
  • Terminal degree in art, design, or relevant discipline
  • Experience teaching at the post-secondary level
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment
Terms of Employment

Sessional appointments are fixed-term annual contracts. Compensation includes a per-course pay scale with salary level of $6,871.00 (per 0.5 credit course) plus 7% in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.

Application Requirements
  • Letter of intent stating interest in the course
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Link to digital portfolio of recent and current work/publications (if applicable)
  • Names and contact information of three references

Please upload all five components as one PDF. Incomplete applications will not be considered.



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