OCAD University
Job title:
Teaching Assistant: Tutorial Leader, Contemporary Painting, Faculty of Art, Fall 2024
Company
OCAD University
Job description
OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work, and create., Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community. The University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles—driving positive impact, decolonization, indigenization, and equity, environmental sustainability, emerging as a vibrant hub, student-centered approaches, innovation in learning, teaching, and research, and financial stewardship.The Faculty of Art invites applications for the following anticipated course offering in the Fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. All positions are subject to budgetary approval and meeting target registration in courses. You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview.DRPT-2023: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING(Fall 2024 Semester: September 4, 2024 – December 18, 2024; Mondays: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM; In Person)COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines the relevant issues and ideas associated with the production of paintings in our contemporary world. This involves an exploration of painting as a network of signs and discourses within an expanded practice. Additional emphasis is placed on the accountability and the ethics of image making. Drawing on readings, artists talks and discourses with guest speakers, students engage in short written responses, and studio work. Discussions explore the potential that painting holds to look to the future.RESPONSIBILITIES: Support students in their learning through individual or small group instruction and/or assisting with assignments; marking and grading; meet regularly with the faculty; work with faculty and other academic staff in support of the University’s educational goals and objectives; participate in the provision of a safe and secure environment for all members of the University community and its facilities.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate degree, undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in a relevant graduate program
- Knowledge of contemporary painting
- Experience in a studio environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly
- Skill in maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
- Sound knowledge of, and commitment to, healthy and safe work practices
- Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teaching Assistants are hired annually on a per-course basis with fixed-term annual contracts renewable to a maximum of 3 years.Please note:
- As mandated by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS), full-time graduate students may not accept Teaching Assistant or other university related employment in excess of 10 hours per week (or 130 hours per semester).
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer (with a valid work or study permit, SIN and Canadian bank account).
- One cannot hold both a Teaching Assistant and Faculty Appointment within the same semester.
- All positions are subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory enrolment levels.
- If you are a work or study permit holder, please note a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and Canadian bank account is a condition of employment.
HOURS OF WORK: Hours per week are based on enrollment. Approximately 10 hours per week.COMPENSATION: $33.78 per hour, 6% in lieu of benefits, and vacation pay, as applicable, per the provisions of the Employment Standards Act.Applications should include: * A letter of intent stating the candidate’s interests in the areas of teaching by identifying specific relevant courses above;
- A curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information of three references.
Please upload all three (3) components as one PDF. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job CodeThe review of applications will begin on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 8:30am and will continue until the position is filled.If you require application support, please contact the Office. Please note that People & Culture cannot update you on the status of your application as these searches are decentralized to their respective Faculty offices. You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview. If the posting is advertised, we are still accepting applications.As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please People & Culture for more information or refer toAll qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
Expected salary
$33.78 per hour
Location
Ontario
Job date
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:38:10 GMT
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