Sessional Faculty
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach in its broad variety of subject areas. While applicants from all relevant disciplines are welcome, applicants with expertise in the fields of Art History and Jewellery and Metals are especially encouraged to apply.
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.
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. Successful candidates will be offered an engagement letter, which is not a contract for specific course instruction but a confirmation of eligibility for assignment of courses. A separate contract will be issued for the specific course(s) as they are offered. Sessional Instructors’ names will be retained on our Sessional Instructor list for the duration of their engagement letter, after which time it is required they reapply.
Why AUArts?
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 implores us to see the world differently.
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.
Qualifications:
A terminal degree appropriate to the field (ABD considered)
Demonstrated experience teaching at the post-secondary level
Evidence of an active peer-reviewed professional / research practice
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and in all aspects of academic life.
Successful candidates will be required to provide certified transcripts of academic credentials or other documentation related to qualifications per Article 22.01(b) in the AUArts Faculty Association Collective Agreement.
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)
A statement of pedagogy (1-page)
For applications to teach in studio areas, a portfolio of 6-10 images of recent work. Links to websites are encouraged
Please upload your single document to the “Resume” section and visit our Application FAQ's page to ensure your application is complete prior to submission.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. 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.
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 our FOIP Coordinator at foip@auarts.ca.
