The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections in Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year.
The ideal candidate will have curatorial experience and knowledge of curatorial theory and politics, with relevant university teaching experience and a completed graduate degree (MA, MFA, or PhD) in a relevant discipline. The available courses are listed below. In keeping with UBC policy and in conjunction with FCCS initiatives we strongly encourage candidates whose teaching and practice engage Indigenous perspectives.
Term 2 – January 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023
ARTH 420.001 – Curating Contemporary Art: Tue Thu 17:00 – 18:30
How to Apply: Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line ARTH 2023 Winter application.
Applications will consist of
- a letter of application
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
- a statement of teaching philosophy and/or recent teaching evaluations
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications will consist of the above plus a transcript of academic records.
New applicants must also arrange to have at least two confidential letters of reference sent to the same email address, with the subject line Reference letter – ARTH. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Inquiries can be sent to Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is October 12, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.