Indigenous Fine Art - Regina, Canada - First Nations University of Canada

First Nations University of Canada

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Regina, Canada

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Description

Description:

Indigenous Fine Art & Art History Lecturer

Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts

3 Year term position

First Nations University of Canada provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of First Nations people. The University is a unique place of learning specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing postsecondary education for Indigenous and nonIndigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment. First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution. Wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality are the values of the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).

Duties and Qualifications:

- have excellent oral and written communication skills;
- deliver a course load of five courses per academic year;
- have a working knowledge of 2-d and 3-d art techniques from contemporary to historical art genres;
- instruct in a variety of introductory-to-advanced undergraduate courses in 2-d and 3-d techniques;
- instruct courses in Indigenous art histories of the Americas;
- ability to teach for an extended period of time - average studio class is 2.75 hours;
- participate in development of new curriculum to expand course offerings in studio arts and Indigenous art histories of the Americas;
- assist in maintaining safety standards, equipment, and tools used in fine art production;
- contribute to building proactive approaches in the Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts department;
- contribute to the continued development of the Studio Arts and Indigenous Art Histories programs;
- serve as representative for Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts on various academic committees;- an MFA in Studio Art or an MFA in progress with a record of professional artistic achievement;
- a thorough knowledge of Indigenous art histories from pre-contact to contemporary practice;
- an active artistic practice and exhibition record;

2 years teaching experience at the undergraduate level;

- knowledge of health, safety, and waste management standards in an art studio environment;
- ability to teach and maintain safety standards in 2-d and 3-d studios.

First Nations University of Canada would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

- _The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume._