Assistant Professor, Painting
4 days ago
Competition #2426-OC-FP-11
The 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 AUArts
Undergraduates 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.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Teach introductory and advanced courses in their area(s) of expertise
Have opportunities to teach in the MFA Craft Media program
Pursue an active creative and scholarly research agenda
Participate in university governance activities
Design and revise curriculum to address changes in the field and emerging opportunities
Qualifications
The 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 level
Evidence of an active creative and scholarly practice
Demonstrated technical skill and theoretical currency in Painting
Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and curriculum development, and in academic life
Demonstrated ability to work in and/or in collaboration with other disciplines is an asset
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience, and follows the AUArts Faculty Association (AUAFA) Collective Agreement under Salary Schedule A for Assistant Professors.
How to Apply
Applications 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 cover letter
A current curriculum vitae (CV)
A statement of planned research/creative activity (1-page)
A statement of pedagogy (1-page)
Two sample syllabi
Two sample assignments
A 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.
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