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, Canadaxe2x80x99s 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 as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its and guiding principles xe2x80x94 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.Reporting to the Lead, Portfolio & Education Programs, the Workshop Instructor, International Summer Art & Design Residency works as part of the Admissions & Recruitment (A&R) team supporting the delivery of a three-week in-person and residence-based studio experience dedicated to international students seeking an opportunity to visit and create in Toronto, Canada. The Workshop Instructor is responsible for developing an engaging, hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to teaching art and design, focusing on independent research, prompt-based learning and portfolio development inspired by participants' time in Toronto.Summary of Responsibilities:

• Create a 3-week intensive course that mimes a place-based learning theme and includes hands-on studio art and design modules.
• Prepare presentations, handouts, or visual support materials that are accessible and relevant to course delivery and that address participants' various needs, levels, characteristics, and learning styles.
• Design a syllabus that embeds accessibility into the delivery of the course, including daily lesson plans, topics, themes, or other valuable and relevant learning resources.
• Provide guidance and instruction across art and design disciplines appropriate for diverse pre-college learners, including developing a body of new work for portfolio development.
• Develop demos and workshops that are thematic and prompt-based and that encourage learners to respond from their areas of program interest.
• Lead and participate in group critique, portfolio work review, and feedback that is accessible and culturally sensitive and meets the needs of postsecondary admissions requirements.
• Plan and organize a culminating group exhibition or showcase

Qualifications:

• Experience developing art and design workshops for pre-college learners that are inclusive and accessible, including demonstrated experience instructing youth in community or institution setting
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a care-focused and relational approach to teaching
• Ability to work in collaboration and an aptitude for developing and delivering innovative curriculum
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive and accessible teaching practices and principles of equity and diversity promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an asset
• Flexibility in work hours; must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required

Compensation: $65.00 per hour inclusive of vacation payHours of Work: Hiring two (2) positions at 38 hours of contact instruction and 20 hours of prep each for this appointment. Specific schedules and hours of work will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. This temporary contract is expected to begin April 1, 2025, and conclude July 25, 2025.Application Information:
Interested applicants are invited to submit:

• A cover letter;
• An updated resume;
• A 300xe2x80x93500-word description of the workshop you would like to deliver and why you want to teach with this program.

Application Deadline: Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and updated resume online by clicking on the xe2x80x9cApply Nowxe2x80x9d button below no later than Friday, March 21st, 2025. The position will be posted until filled.*Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job CodeAs an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD University understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institutionxe2x80x99s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.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 University 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 to .All 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.

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