Positions for Full-time and Part-time Sessionals
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
Term Appointment, Art History, 2018 Winter Term 2
The Art History and Visual Culture program at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus invites applications to teach ARTH 316 – History of 20th-Century Art II from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach an art history course examining the visual arts of North America and Europe from 1960 to the present; pivotal artists and artistic movements; theoretical and critical study of the interrelationship between art production and consumption since advent of postmodernism; and the changing role of the artist as the bearer of cultural values.
Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in Art History or a graduate degree in a relevant field of study. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
More information about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies can be found at: http://fccs.ok.ubc.ca
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Faculty Members.”
How to apply: Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line Creative Studies Winter term 2 ARTH application.
Applications will consist of:
- a letter of application
- a complete curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
- a statement of teaching philosophy and/or teaching evaluations
New applicants must also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference emailed to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca with the subject line “ARTH reference letter”.
Inquiries can be sent to Professor Stephen Foster, Head, Department of Creative Studies at stephen.foster@ubc.ca
Deadline for applications: CV’s reviewed starting October 26, 2018.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Term Appointment, Visual Arts –2D Animation, 2018 Winter Term 2:
The Department of Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus invites applications to teach an undergraduate course in 2D Animation.
The ideal candidate will be a practicing artist or professional with relevant university teaching experience and a completed graduate degree (MA, MFA, or PhD) in Visual Arts, Media Arts or related discipline. In keeping with UBC policy and in conjunction with FCCS initiatives we strongly encourage candidates whose teaching and practice engage Indigenous perspectives.
Term 2: January1, 2019 to April 30, 2019
VISA 266.001: 2D Animation
- This course requires expertise in 2D animation production. Knowledge of After Effects with experience in character design and rigging for animation is required.
More information about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies can be found at: http://fccs.ok.ubc.ca
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Faculty Members.”
How to apply: Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line Creative Studies 2018 Winter 2D application.
Applications will consist of:
- A letter of application
- a complete curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
- a statement of teaching philosophy and/or teaching evaluations
New applicants must also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference emailed to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca with the subject line “Digital reference letter”.
Inquiries can be sent to Professor Stephen Foster, Head, Department of Creative Studies at stephen.foster@ubc.ca
CV’s reviewed starting August 31, 2018
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
