by Carole Epp | Feb 17, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline to apply: February 20
The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University), founded in Halifax in 1887, is one of North America’s outstanding institutions for the study, practice, and teaching of art, craft and design. One of Canada’s oldest independent cultural institutions, NSCAD University continues to be regarded as a principal center for education and research in visual culture in North America.
NSCAD welcomes applications to fill various temporary faculty positions for the 2010-2011 year. Offerings may be for the Fall and/or Winter semesters of 2010-2011. Our academic year starts at the beginning of September with the Fall 2010 semester and ends with the Winter semester of 2011 at the end of April. Sessional faculty must be on campus at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the Fall term.
Divisions seeking applications include:
Foundation Introduction to Visual Culture (competition #2010-1-FNDN)
Craft Division (Jewellery/Textiles) (competition #2010-2-CRFT)
Division of Critical & Historical Studies (competition #2010-3-AHIS)
Fine Arts Division (Sculpture) (competition #2010-4-FA)
Design Division (competition #2010-5-DSGN)
Media Arts Division (Photography) (competition #2010-6-PHOT)
Qualifications: Studio Based courses require: an MFA/MDes or equivalent combination of experience/qualification, an active studio practice and/or substantial professional practice and post-secondary teaching experience. Liberal Studies courses require: a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree, a strong research and publication record and/or creative practice, a sound knowledge of critical theories and methodologies, a sound understanding of studio based art and design education and a preferred minimum of three (3) years of post-secondary teaching experience. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and in accordance with the Faculty Salary Grid.
All application materials are due in the Office of Academic Affairs by 4:00 PM February 20, 2010 All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Hiring will be in accordance with NSCAD University’s policy on non-discrimination.
The application must include the following: curriculum vitae that lists the actual length of time that each course has been taught; a portfolio with 20 examples of your work, in digital formats (JPEG’s and PDFs are preferred), and the names and contact information of three references. The University will seek permission from the applicant before contacting the referees. Other support documentation, such as evidence of teaching effectiveness, course outlines, project briefs, a statement of teaching philosophy, and/or an outline of research interests, is also welcome.
Please direct applications to:
Dr. James Moy Provost and Vice President Office of Academic Affairs and Research
NSCAD University 5163 Duke Street,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6
Fax: 902 425 4664
by Carole Epp | Jan 30, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Alberta College of Art + Design is one of only four publicly funded Canadian post-secondary institutions devoted exclusively to the advanced education of visual artists and designers. The college has recently entered into a vital new phase in its development and embraced a new mandate and vision that endorse a model of the institution as a laboratory for experimentation and as a catalyst for cultural development and creative inquiry into the arts and emergent cultural fields. The college welcomes applications for the upcoming 2010 – 2011 academic year for the position of: Visiting Artist/Instructor – Ceramics (Competition 0910-JA-FT-17)
Nine (9) month appointment – over two (2) semesters from August 23, 2010 to May 31, 2011 This position has been an integral part of the Ceramics program for over 20 years and is funded under the ACAD Rawlinson Visiting Faculty Program made possible by the generous donation of the Jill Rawlinson Fund. To complement existing instructional resources, the Visiting Artist in Ceramics will instruct a total of four (4), six (6) hour long studio courses at all levels of the undergraduate BFA in Ceramics program and will be expected to participate in Ceramics program activities and administrative workload. The Visiting Artist will receive remuneration (on a prorated –basis) in line with the salary of a full time instructor teaching a two course per semester load and will be provided with a generous studio space within the Ceramics facility. Firing and glaze materials will be provided. The Visiting Artist will be expected to maintain a personal research/studio practice during the time at ACAD and will be invited to mount a solo exhibition/presentation of her/his research/studio practice at the college in April 2011. Qualifications
The successful candidate will have: a significant professional exhibition record and recognition as a ceramist, an MFA or an equivalent degree or combination of education and professional experience in ceramics, substantial teaching experience at the post secondary level, excellent technical skills and a wide knowledge of all aspects of the discipline with a particular regard for the international ceramics profession. Applicants with a studio practice and teaching experience in the fields of sculpture and/or ceramics design are particularly sought for this academic year. Please submit applications by March 1, 2010 including: letter of application; the names/email/telephone contacts of three (3) referees; a current curriculum vitae; Two statements, one outlining teaching philosophy and practice and one regarding studio and research practice; twenty (20) images of recent studio work accompanied by a corresponding numbered list including titles, medium and size (all in C.D. format) to: Alberta College of Art + Design
1407 – 14th Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3
Fax: 403.284.6236
E-mail: [email protected] Alberta College of Art + Design is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies. While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In situations with several qualified candidates, preference will normally be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
