Sessional Instructor: Contemporary Painting - Toronto, Canada - OCAD University

OCAD University

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Description

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.

OCAD U is currently seeking outstanding, creative and collaborative teachers in the following sessional opportunities/opportunity.

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DRPT-2023 Contemporary Painting (0.5 Credits)
- (_Winter _Semester: _Thursday, January 4 _- _Friday, April 19, 2024_;_ _Friday_; _11:5_0 to _2_:_5_0_P_M)_

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines the relevant issues and ideas associated with the production of paintings in our contemporary world. This involves an exploration of painting as a network of signs and discourses within an expanded practice. Additional emphasis is placed on the accountability and the ethics of image making. Drawing on readings, artists talks and discourses with guest speakers, students engage in short written responses, and studio work. Discussions explore the potential that painting holds to look to the future.

RESPONSIBI
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Teaching and teaching-related responsibilities may include but are not limited to: course outline development, studio preparation and delivery inclusive of lectures, critiques, grading, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations/reviews, participation in Faculty and program meetings; including responsibility for health & safety and meeting academic and curricular requirements and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant should have a terminal degree in art, design or relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional/practical experience
Experience teaching at the postsecondary level is considered an asset, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Applications should be complete and include:2) a curriculum vitae;

3) a statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position;

4) a web address/link to an online or PDF portfolio of recent relevant design/art/teaching work;

5) and the names and contact information of three references.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer (with a valid work or study permit, SIN and Canadian bank account).
If you require further support, please contact the People & Culture Office.

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 and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.

We encourage members of designated equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.

OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U's Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities