Visual Arts Instructor
Visual Arts Instructor
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As the largestpostsecondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and tospark and empower success NWPsmission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offersa wide variety of engaging and indemand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.
The School
The role is within our School of Applied Sciences and Technology. The departments within the School are located on our Grande Prairie campus and our Fairview campus. The School offers a variety of programminginFine Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Science and Animal Sciences. Through this programmingwe offer a variety of certificates diplomas university transfer coursesas well as a degree in computing science.
Our facilities include painting drawing and sculpture studios with workshop for wood and ceramics and a computer lab with static media and video editing capabilities. We enjoy bright open and spacious work areas extended studio access with small class sizes. Neighbouring resources include the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Doris Space for Art Beaverlodge Art and Cultural Centre and the Centre for Creative Arts.
The Role
The Department of Fine Arts is seeking a versatile Visual Arts Instructor with a specialization in Painting. This fulltime sessional position will commence August 15 2025 April 30 2026. This is a tenuretrack position based on favourable evaluations.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate level courses in Visual Arts advise students assist with recruitment events participate in critique sessions mentor students serve on department and college committees and actively contribute to and participate in the Fine Arts Departments vibrant cocurricular programming.
The successful candidate will teach the following courses:
Fall Semester:
AR1101 2D Fundamentals
AR2101 Intermediate Painting
Winter Semester:
AR1201 Introduction to Painting
AR2201 Advanced Painting
Other courses may be considered based on the background and expertise of the successful candidate. The ability to instruct in additional studio disciplines will be considered an asset.
What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs a competitive salary and compensation package and a studentcentered culture that is vital to our community. Faculty members have access to Professional Development funds and opportunity to apply for Professional Leave with Financial Assistance.
Requirements
Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
- Candidatemust have a masters degree in fine arts or a related field within the specialization of painting. Candidate must be a working artist with a significant exhibition record collegelevel teaching experience and must demonstrate the ability to continue an ongoing excellent and dynamic art practice. We seek an applicant with a broad knowledge of contemporary art the ability to address works across disciplines and strong leadership skills.
- Candidatemust be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Student Focused.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
- A high level of integrity professionalism and accountability.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs please also include:
- ACover Letter
- 15 Images of Student Work
- 20 Artist Images and Image List
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Statement
- A sample Course Outline with Project Descriptions
- 3 Evaluation Reports from previously taught courses
- Reference list 3 professional references)
Applications are to be submitted to the Northwestern Polytechnic website. If the image files are too large please emailThe position will remain open until a suitable candidate is review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at.
Position is subject to budget approval.
Thank you for applying to NWP!
Employment Type
Full-Time
