Sessional Instructor: Animation: Critical Perspect., Faculty of Arts & Science, Fall​/Winter

Sessional Instructor:
Animation:
Critical Perspect., Faculty of Arts & Science, Fall/Winter 2026-27

Job Code 3823
• Department Faculty of Arts & Science
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Employment Type

Temporary/Contract

OCAD University is a leading art and design university committed to fostering innovation and inclusive learning.

Venturing beyond conventional chronological surveys of famous works and directors, this course considers animation as a diverse and international medium that converges art, technology, and popular culture. It tackles the complex socio‑cultural and political contexts that have shaped animation from its inception as a scientific tool and marginal entertainment to its current pervasive status, with a focus on experimental and innovative animated works.

Through a series of screenings, lectures, discussions, and assignments, students will deepen their critical understanding of animation as a historical and contemporary visual medium with a global presence.

• Course Code: VISM- – Animation:
  Critical Perspect. (0.5 credit)
• Term:
  Fall/Winter 2026‑27
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday 3:10 PM – 6:10 PM, 9 September 2026 – 8 December 2026 (Online Synchronous)

• Develop the course outline.
• Prepare and deliver studio sessions, including lectures, critiques, grading, mid‑term evaluations, and final reviews.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and meet academic and curricular requirements and deadlines.

• Terminal degree in art, design, or a related discipline and/or equivalent professional/practical experience.
• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Sessional appointments are fixed‑term annual contracts. Compensation is a per‑course pay scale of $7,508.00 (per 0.5 credit course) plus 7% in lieu of benefits and vacation pay, per the Employment Standards Act. Positions are subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory enrolment levels.

OCAD University is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities, including women, racialised and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. In order to alleviate the under‑representation of racialised and Indigenous faculty, priority will be given to qualified racialised and Indigenous persons who self‑identify as such in the application process.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short‑listed will be contacted.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer (with a valid work or study permit, SIN and Canadian bank account).