Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Graphic Design

Université York

Department of Design, School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design

The Department of Design, School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Graphic Design. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a two-year term to commence July 1, 2025.

The Department of Design https://ampd.yorku.ca/department-of-design/ seeks a candidate who can teach a range of undergraduate courses. Applicants should possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: visual communication design, publication design, information design, data visualization, interaction design, user-interface design, and/or user-experience design. The successful candidate will provide creative educational leadership in teaching and learning through curricular and pedagogical innovation.

Aligned with York University’s DEDI Strategy https://www.yorku.ca/dedi-strategy/, ideal candidates will share how they apply principles of decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their pedagogy. CLAs provide distinct expertise and ideas to the School https://ampd.yorku.ca/ through contributions to various committees in the Department and School.

Candidate Qualifications:
Degree: Terminal Master’s Degree (MDes, MFA) in Graphic Design or related field is required. A demonstrated record of professorial experience in design or a related industry is preferred.

Teaching:
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students, (e.g., teaching accomplishments and/or pedagogical innovations).

Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/ or by contacting Christal Chapman, EDI Program Manager (chapman7@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Manpreet Dhindsa, People Partner, dhin087@yorku.ca.

Application Process:
• Due date for completed applications: December 10, 2024
• Required materials: 1) letter of application; 2) current CV; 3) teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, sample syllabi (if available; if not, please produce one based on the DESN course list https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:8cfcac29-0bba-4690-9dbb-c8f49429cd4e), and a brief reflection on how commitments to equity, diversity, and decolonization inform classroom teaching); 4) a portfolio of your own creative work (via URL or PDF); 5) a portfolio of student work (via URL or PDF, if available) 4) Names and contact information for three references. References will only be requested for shortlisted candidates.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Dr. Gabi Schaffzin, Search Committee Chair, gabis@yorku.ca. 
• Submit materials: at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AMPD_CLA_Design

Learn More About York:
• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan https://www.yorku.ca/research/strategic-research-plan-2023-2028/ showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
• York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy https://www.yorku.ca/dedi-strategy/, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion https://www.yorku.ca/abr/ and the Indigenous Framework for York University https://indigenous.yorku.ca/framework/.
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