Job Description

NWPWe offer a wide variety of credit and non-credit career certificates and diplomas, pre-employment and apprenticeship trades, university transfer studies, and several opportunities for on-campus degree completion through collaborations with four-year universities. Northwestern Polytechnic is dedicating itself to becoming the Northern Centre of Post-Secondary Excellence in Alberta. The polytechnic provides learners high quality and diverse lifelong learning opportunities, while responsibly managing its educational, fiscal, and environmental resources.The RoleThe Department of Fine Arts is seeking a versatile Visual Arts Instructor with a specialization in Drawing. This full-time sessional position will commence August 15, 2024 - April 30, 2025. This is a tenure-track position based on favourable evaluations.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate level courses in Visual Arts, advise students, assist with recruitment events, participate in critique sessions, mentor students, serve on department and college committees, and actively contribute to and participate in the Fine Arts Department\'s vibrant co-curricular programming.The successful candidate will teach the following courses:Fall Semester:AR 1103 Drawing IAR 1203 Drawing IIAR 3705 Portfolio DevelopmentWinter Semester:AR 3410 Drawing IIIAR 3430 Drawing IVThe ability to instruct in additional studio areas will be considered an asset.Northwestern Polytechnic provides competitive salaries to its employees. Candidates who hold a Master\'s degree are eligible to start at level III on the salary grid, with the increment to be determined based on their experience. For additional information, kindly refer to the Academic Staff Association collective agreement:Learn more about the Department of Fine Arts:What We OfferNWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Faculty members have access to Professional Development funds and opportunity to apply for Professional Leave with Financial Assistance.Job RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTSThe successful candidate will have a Master of Fine Arts or equivalent degree within the specialization of Drawing, must be a working artist with a significant exhibition record, undergraduate level teaching experience and must demonstrate the ability to continue an ongoing, excellent, and dynamic art practice. We seek an applicant with a broad knowledge of contemporary art, the ability to address works across disciplines, and strong leadership skills. The appointee will be expected to continue creative and professional activities while teaching. A fully engaged presence on campus is required as well as a willingness to participate in collectively shaping the future of the Department of Fine Arts.How to ApplyOnly applications received electronically will be considered.Upon submission of CVs, please also include:

• A cover letter;
• 15 student images;
• 20 artist images;
• Teaching Philosophy;
• Research Statement;
• Reference list (3 professional references)

Applications are to be submitted the Northwestern Polytechnic website. If the image files are too large, please email First review of applicants will occur on June 3, 2024 , but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at .Thank you for applying to NWP!Appointment Date From:8/15/2024Appointment Date To:4/30/2025Salary Grade$0.00 - $0.00Organizational UnitNorthwestern Polytechnic -> School of Applied Science and Technology -> Fine ArtsLocationGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)

Northwestern Polytechnic