Job Description

Description

The

School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)

invites applications for a

sessional instructor

to teach the following course in

Winter 2026

.


Lectures for the Winter 2026 term run from January 5 to April 14, 2026; please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.


NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERING IS TENTATIVE, PENDING SUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS.

WINTER 2026

SCPA 301 -

Performing Arts Management

One sessional at 1 HCE

Dates:

January 12 to April 14, 2026 web-based, asynchronous

Description:

Introduction to politics, strategies, and practices of marketing and fundraising as they apply to non-profit performing arts companies.

Qualifications/Requirements:

MFA in Drama or Theatre Experience teaching or TA'ing performing arts management for dance, drama and music students. Demonstrated ability to deliver curriculum at the post-secondary level to students from a wide variety of backgrounds Successful record teaching online and experience grading academic work

Application Process:

To apply to the above teaching opportunity, please submit your application documents (in pdf form) to the U of C Careers site, using the 'Apply Now' link.


In support of your application, please provide the following:

Current CV (if the SCPA does not already have one on file) Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and Teaching evaluations (if available)

If you have any questions, please contact

Joelle Welling, Interim Director

, SCPA, by email at scpaDirector@ucalgary.ca.


The application deadline is

October 30, 2025

.

Additional Information

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.


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).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)


For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Academic Careers website

. For more information about the

Faculty of Arts

, click here.

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.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.