Why AUArts?
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney which includes Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney Nations and also the home of the Métis Nation of District 5 and 6. The City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksikaitsitapi, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda.
The Alberta University of the Arts is one of only four major art, craft and design focused Universities in Canada. Our internationally recognized programs and state-of-the-art facilities offer our 1,100 students a hands-on, studio-based education that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media. AUArts has deep roots in Calgary’s creative community and our alumni have had an impact on creativity around the world. Alberta University of the Arts will be celebrating its centennial in 2026.
Do you believe in the power of ideas, possibility, and in building community? AUArts is a community of thinkers, shapers, makers, and risk takers. We are students, faculty, staff, and alumni rich in diversity of culture and thought, challenged to fearlessly explore what moves us, drives us, and compels us to see the world differently.
The Opportunity
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach credit courses in upcoming semesters. Applications are welcome for all areas, and applicants are encouraged to review the AUArts website and calendar for offerings.
In particular, we invite applications for the following subject areas:
- Photography
- Drawing
- BCI (Bachelor of Creative Industries)
Sessional appointments are intended to augment and supplement instruction and programming and/or the pedagogical and/or research needs of the University beyond that which is provided by permanent faculty appointments.
Workload includes course planning and delivery, and completion of student assessments and grades submission and may include a period prior and subsequent to the commencement and completion of classes. This period shall begin the first day of term and shall not end later than the final day of the last month in the term.
Qualifications:
- A terminal degree
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the post-secondary level
- Evidence of a substantial professional and/or research practice, including publishing, exhibition, or other forms of peer-reviewed distribution
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and in all aspects of academic life.
Compensation
The amount of renumeration per credit course assigned is in accordance with the AUArts Faculty Association (AUAFA) Collective Agreement under Salary Schedule B for Sessional Instructors.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF document and should address the candidate’s expertise in the areas of teaching, research, and professional practice; and include:
- A cover letter, clearly specifying desired program area(s) and relevant qualifications
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- For applications to teach in studio areas, a portfolio of 6-10 images of recent work. Links to websites are accepted and preferred
Please visit our Application FAQ's page to ensure your application is complete prior to submission. Please upload your single document to the “Resume” section.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Further information about AUArts is available on our website at www.auarts.ca.
AUArts is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering inclusion and belonging within our community.
We welcome applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
We recognize the legitimate and potential impact that career interruptions (maternity leaves, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to identify in their application the impact that career interruptions may have had on their record of practice and achievement; this will be taken into consideration during the assessment process.
We are committed to making our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr@auarts.ca. All requests for accommodation will be treated confidentially.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All successful candidates must demonstrate that they are legally entitled to work in Canada.
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