Teaching Stream, Lecturer/assistant Professor: - Toronto, Canada - OCAD University

OCAD University

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand and create.

OCAD University (OCAD U), Canada's university of the imagination, provides a vibrant and stimulating environment for its faculty and students.

Committed to excellence and contemporary approaches to education, OCAD U offers seventeen undergraduate programs, seven graduate programs, and a variety of continuing education courses in art, media 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 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.

This position will be housed in the Liberal Studies area within the Faculty of Arts & Science, which is where all OCAD University students come to find the courses in art and design history, humanities, social science, science, technology and business they need to complement their studio education.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach six undergraduate courses in the Liberal Studies area within the Faculty of Arts & Science. These courses will focus on Humanities, Philosophy, English and Literature.

Possible courses include:
HUMN-2003: History of Political Thought; HUMN-4002: Existentialism; ENGL-1003: The Essay & The Argument; ENGL-3003: Science Fiction; ENGL-2003: Postcolonial Literature (Course descriptions here.)

Participate in the development of the Humanities and English curriculum, policies and promotion; and in Faculty and program meetings and initiatives
Provide service to the faculty and Universitywide governance system, as well as participate building the University community and promoting the quality of student life and University culture
Instructors will be expected to deliver courses in person, as well as have the capacity to deliver courses remotely
Participate actively in professional practice, research and/or scholarship within a relevant discipline is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in a relevant discipline, such as English Literature, Humanities, or Philosophy (or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to teach Humanities and English at the postsecondary level
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate philosophy and postcolonial theory is a strong asset
Experience proactively advancing decolonization, diversity and equity, Indigenous knowledges and sustainability in curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and creative/professional activities
A record of research or professional practice in a relevant area
An aptitude for developing and delivering innovative curriculum
Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
Demonstrated collegiality, conflict resolution skills, and sensitivity to the learning needs of students
A proven record of promoting respectful and inclusive work and learning environments for students, staff, and faculty
Experience teaching art and design students is a strong asset
Interest in and commitment to the arts and arts education would be considered an asset

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position will have a workload of 100% teaching 6 courses (0.5 credit). This appointment will be made from August 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.

Teaching Stream faculty fulfill a workload comprising either:

Teaching & Teaching-Related Duties (70%) and Service (30%); or
Teaching & Teaching-Related Duties (70%) Service (20%) and Professional Practice/Research (10%) by request and approval from the Dean of Faculty by demonstrating active engagement in a program of Professional Practice/Research

REMUNERATION

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with access to full benefits and pension contributions after one year of service.

APPLICATION PROCESS and DEADLINE

Applications should include the following:
- and University-wide governance

A curriculum vitae
A statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as sample assignments, course outlines or relevant teaching materials, etc.)
Names and contact information of three referees
Applicants also are welcome to include a digital portfolio of recent work/publications
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