Assistant Professor History of Art, Design, and - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Description

Department Faculty of Arts - Art & Design Dept

Posted date September 22, 2023

Closing date Will remain open until filled.

Position Type Full Time

Description:

The HADVC division supports undergraduate major and honors programs across the department, and it delivers two MA programs and the Department's PhD program.

In addition to Art & Design students, HADVC faculty teach large numbers of students from across the Faculty of Arts and the University.

Courses range from the early modern to contemporary eras in Europe, East Asia, and the Americas, exploring fine and applied arts, design, and visual cultures.

Duties

Teach four courses per academic year (distributed across the year) including existing graduate and undergraduate courses, with the opportunity to develop and teach additional courses in their areas of expertise;
Supervise graduate students and serve on graduate committees in the HADVC division and elsewhere in the university;
Conduct a robust research and creative activity program within their area(s) of expertise;
Collaborate with sectors outside of academia, including community groups, nonprofits, and industry; and
Engage in active and effective service to the Department of Art & Design, the Faculty of Arts, the University of Alberta, and external communities as appropriate to their career stage.

Minimum Qualifications
- a terminal degree in the field (PhD in Art History, Visual Culture, or a related/relevant academic discipline);
- evidence of research and creative activity within their area(s) of practice;
- teaching experience at the university level commensurate with their career stage;
- active engagement in research, creative activity and scholarship in the field; and,
- demonstrated commitment to the visual realm, broadly construed.

The Department of Art & Design

Working at the University
The University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest and most-respected research universities.

With a metropolitan area population of approximately 1.5 million people, Edmonton is home to numerous arts and music festivals, has an excellent public school system, a diverse population, and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America.

Edmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Faculty Agreement as per the negotiated salary scales.

How to
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Cover Letter:

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Teaching Dossier that includes evidence of, or potential for, teaching effectiveness. This can include a statement of teaching philosophy, a brief description of your approach to teaching, or brief descriptions of courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching. Full syllabi are not required. (Attach under "Statement of Teaching/Research Interests")
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Proposed Program of Research & Creative Activity (1-2 pages). (Attach under "Research Plan")
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EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Statement about the importance of EDI to your teaching, research, and service. (Attach under "EDI Philosophy")

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.