The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD) is committed to an academic studio-based education for students in fine art, design, craft and digital media. The result is a rigorous studio program, which produces critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and artists with well-defined practices. ACAD is a leading centre for education and research; a catalyst for creative inquiry and cultural development. We engage the world and create possibilities.
Calgary, the cultural capital of Canada for 2012, is situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. ACAD, an integral part of Canada, Alberta and Calgary’s cultural community, offers four year bachelor’s programs and is developing our first graduate program. The College is developing an exciting long term vision that reaffirms its educational mission within an arts and cultural context where design and creativity are keys to the cultural prosperity agenda.
ACAD is looking to grow our pool of qualified sessional instructors. Instructors in this pool may be called upon to augment and supplement the instruction, programming, pedagogical and research needs of the College beyond that which is provided by permanent faculty appointments.
ACAD welcomes applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. Offerings may be for the summer, fall, winter and/or spring semesters. Our academic year begins with the summer semester in July 2013, encompasses the fall and winter semesters, and concludes with the spring semester in June 2014.
ACAD’s School of Communication Design welcomes applications for the following:
Sessional Faculty, Communication Design (Competition # 1213-MY-FT-52)
Qualifications:
ACAD is currently seeking Sessional Faculty who demonstrate a passion for creativity and innovation and a continuing commitment to the design industry. Successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of dedication, and be able to captivate and motivate students. There is an expectation to assist students with their work in and out of the classroom and to work both individually and as part of an instructional team.
Successful candidates will have an MFA/MDes, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level as well as an active studio practice and/or substantial professional practice are required. A minimum of five (5) years of professional practice is required.
Successful candidates must have expertise in one or more of the following areas: integrated design programs; creative direction; branding; content development; typography; digital/on-line/mobile design; traditional and/or illustration media. Knowledge of design process is required and candidates will excel at translating project goals into design execution.
Preferences include:
• Experience in a broad range of visual media including digital, print, motion, and time-based media.
• An understanding of design theory and its relationship to practice
• An ability to work in/on a Mac platform
Submission instructions:
Applications should consist of a single PDF document including: a letter of application; current curriculum vitae; artist statements outlining philosophies and practices regarding teaching and studio practice; a digital portfolio of your recent studio work containing twenty (20) images accompanied by a corresponding numbered list including titles, medium and size; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional and at least two (2) former student referees. Please submit applications via our careers page at https://acadcareers.silkroad.com/. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
Further information about the College and this position is available on our website at www.acad.ca. ACAD is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of the College. We encourage expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies although applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The collection of personal information is for the purpose of determining eligibility and suitability for employment as authorized by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, section 33(c). If you have any questions about the collection of your information, please contact Human Resources at hr@acad.ca.
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