Positions for Full-time and Part-time Instructors
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
Department of Creative Studies
Term Appointment – Visual Arts
The Department of Creative Studies requires an instructor for term 2 of the 2012 winter Session (January 1, 2013 – April 30, 2013), to teach three courses:
VISA 290 Special Topics in Visual Art
Content TBA dependent on instructor.
VISA 265 Computer and Image Development II
Advances the understanding of the use of computer applications for artists with emphasis on technical, conceptual and expressive concerns.
VISA 382 Advanced Practice in Media Arts
Advanced interdisciplinary course addressing the importance of technology-based approaches in contemporary art with emphasis placed upon the formation of an idea and the media most appropriate to its expression.
Preference will be given to practicing artists with a MFA degree and post-secondary teaching experience in a Visual Arts program.
Duties will include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades.
Letters of application should be sent to the Head of Creative Studies, Neil Cadger, at neil.cadger@ubc.ca with a copy to linda.falkingham@ubc.ca, and should include:
• curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
• teaching evaluations
• examples of recent work
Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the same address.
If it is not possible to send examples of recent work by email, they can be sent to the Head at the following address:
Neil Cadger
Head, Department of Creative Studies
University of British Columbia
Okanagan Campus
FINA/Health Building – Room 153
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Deadline for applications: Applications reviewed starting May 27, 2012
All positions are subject to funding.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. While government regulations require that priority be given to Canadians and permanent residents, we encourage all qualified persons to apply.
Instructor, Interdisciplinary Performance (Term Appointment)
The Department of Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus invites applications for a 10 month term appointment to teach undergraduate courses within the Bachelor of Fine Arts programme in Interdisciplinary Performance. This position will begin September 1, 2012 and end June 30, 2013.
The ideal candidate will be a practicing artist with a completed MFA in Physical Theatre, Dance/Theatre and/or other related studio performance training and will have relevant university teaching experience. We will consider applications from experienced professional performance practitioners who do not possess a terminal university degree. The position will include responsibility for teaching 6 courses (5 in the winter and 1 in the summer):
THTR 101 Acting I: Improvisation - The Body in Performance A physical approach to improvisation as it relates to live performance and the creation of theatre.
THTR 102 The Actor's Process I Introduction to physical and vocal training and intercultural, movement-based performance work rooted in European experimental theatre and non-Western performance traditions.
THTR 201 Acting II: Actor/Creator Resources Research and exploration of diverse sources in the creation of new performance work. Sources will include natural and man-made materials, paintings, objects, music, and poetry.
THTR 202 The Actor's Process II Intermediate physical and vocal training and intercultural, movement-based performance work rooted in European experimental theatre and non-Western performance traditions.
THTR 280/480 Devised Public Performance An intensive laboratory course in performance creation leading to a public presentation. Compulsory rehearsals will be scheduled outside of class time.
For more information on the content of these courses please consult the link below:
https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname=subjarea&tname=subjareas&req=1&dept=THTR
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake some administrative responsibilities as determined by the Department Head. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Interdisciplinary Performance (INTP) program at UBC’s Okanagan campus is housed in the vibrant Department of Creative Studies that forms one half of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. The INTP program focuses on performance creation (devising) and requires students to complete core courses in three disciplines: Creative Writing, Visual Arts and Theatre. The dynamic combination of studio and workshop training in these disciplines combined with courses in Art History and contemporary art and cultural theory in the Department of Critical Studies provides undergraduate students with a broad understanding of artistic practice.
The Faculty offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, including programs in Art History and Visual Culture, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English, French, Interdisciplinary Performance, Spanish and Visual Arts, along with courses in Japanese, German, and Ancient Languages. More information on the INTP program can be found at:
http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/creative/options/theatre.html
More information about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies can be found at: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/creativeandcritical/welcome.html
Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy to Neil Cadger, Head, Department of Creative Studies at the following address only: neil.cadger@ubc.ca. (Please cc Linda.Falkingham@ubc.ca). Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Neil Cadger at the same address.
Deadline for applications: Applications reviewed starting June 21, 2012
All positions are subject to funding.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
Term Appointment – Interdisciplinary Performance (INTP)
The Department of Creative Studies requires an instructor for term 2 of the 2012/13 Winter Session (January 1, 2013 – April 30, 2013) to teach the following courses in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Performance programme:
THTR 111 Introduction to Theatre and World Performance Traditions
Cross-cultural investigation of Western and non-Western performance traditions and practices including realistic, experimental, and intercultural theatre, as well as ritual performance processes.
THTR 211 Performance, Embodiment, and Creativity
Interdisciplinary investigation of the history, theory, and practice of performance as an embodied creative process and a form of artistic research.
THTR 411 Performance Studies
Seminar in the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, broadly conceived as the investigation of aesthetic, ritual, and everyday life performance practices.
These courses are part of a 4 year BFA in Interdisciplinary Performance. INTP students are enrolled in Visual Arts studio courses, Creative Writing workshops, and Performance training courses. All of these courses are open to students from other degree programs; THTR 411 is cross-listed with Cultural Studies, which is housed in the Department of Critical Studies. The ideal candidate will be (directly or indirectly) familiar with the pedagogies of Jacques Lecoq and Eugenio Barba. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD degree and post-secondary teaching experience.
Letters of application should be sent to the Head of Creative Studies, Neil Cadger, at neil.cadger@ubc.ca with a copy to linda.falkingham@uc.ca, and must include:
• curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience and performance history)
• teaching evaluations
• examples of recent work
Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the Head at the same email address, or mailed to:
Neil Cadger
Head, Department of Creative Studies
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
FINA/Health Building, Room 153
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Deadline for applications: Applications reviewed starting June 21, 2012
All positions are subject to funding.
UBC Okanagan hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
Department of Critical Studies
SPANISH: WINTER SESSION
The Department of Critical Studies requires instructors to teach courses in the following programs in Term 1 (September 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012) and Term 2 (January 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013) of Winter Session 2012-2013.
Spanish instructors are required to teach first and second year Spanish language courses. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in the field and with experience teaching at the post secondary level.
The Department of Critical Studies requires instructors to teach courses in the following programs in Term 1 (September 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012) and Term 2 (January 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013) of Winter Session 2012-2013.
English instructors. English instructors are required to teach sections of ENGL 112, 150, 151, 153, and one web-based section of ENGL 153.
Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in the field and with experience teaching at the post secondary level.
The deadline for application is June 4, 2012.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted to Dr. Jennifer Gustar, Head, Department of Critical Studies at Jennifer.gustar@ubc.ca Applications will consist of:
- a letter of application
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
- recent teaching evaluations
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications will consist of:
- a letter of application
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
- recent teaching evaluations
- transcript of academic records
New applicants must also arrange to have at least three confidential letters of reference sent to the same email address. If necessary, hard copies may be sent to
Dr. Jennifer Gustar
Head, Department of Critical Studies
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Arts Building – Room 172
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
All positions are subject to funding.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. While government regulations require that priority be given to Canadians and permanent residents, we encourage all qualified persons to apply.
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