Job Description

Job Summary:

----------------


The Graphic and Digital Design department is seeking a dynamic sessional instructor to teach the following course in our core undergraduate offerings:


GD361 Porfolio Developent

Previous experience teaching in additional specialized areas will be considered an asset, including:


GD450 Design Systems I: Experential Graphic Design GD357 Digital Project Management for Creative Practitioners GD154 Typography GD260 Graphic and Digital Design I

Qualifications:

-------------------

Required:

Active professional practice in the field of graphic and/or digital design. A master's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field
(Candidates with a combination of professional and teaching experience may be considered.)
Minimum five years of professional experience in graphic and digital design. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Strong communication skills and commitment to inclusive, student-centred pedagogy.

Preferred:

Professional certification in design or project management. Evidence of effective teaching, such as recent course evaluations or student feedback. Familiarity with current design tools and workflows across print, digital, and interactive platforms.

Applicants should submit the following through the online application portal:


Candidates should submit

PDF files (with links as needed) that include the following materials:*
Letter of application*
Detailed curriculum vitae (including three references)*
Current teaching evaluations and sample syllabi*
Digital professional practice portfolio

Applications will be reviewed starting September 26, 2025.

About UFV:

--------------


The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'emeylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Sto:lo Tem:exw (Sto:lo Land; Sto:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Sto:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW -- which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.


UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.


Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.


UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.