Job Description

Description

The Division of Linguistics in the

School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

within the

Faculty of Arts

at the University of Calgary is currently seeking a

Graphic Designer

to work on a casual basis over the next 6 months. This position qualifies as casual hire under the AUPE Collective Agreement.



The Division of Linguistics is housed within the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary. We offer high-quality programs in linguistics at the BA, MA, and PhD levels. Our commitment to teaching excellence and student-oriented research has helped us maintain consistent growth in our undergraduate enrolments over the last ten years while our MA and PhD programs have remained stable. We expect this growth to continue in the coming years as we focus on developing our research strengths in theoretically-informed experimental linguistics.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Help develop and improve the visual identity of the groups working under the umbrella of the Division of Linguistics at the University of Calgary. Create ads for the Linguistics programs at the University of Calgary. Create logos, pictures and visuals for the website of the Division of Linguistics.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Experience in Graphic Design. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Application Requirements:

Must submit a portfolio of samples of previous work.

Application Deadline:

October 6, 2025.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the

Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase 2.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.