Sessional Instructor: Animated Documentary, Faculty of Art, Fall

Sessional Instructor:
Animated Documentary, Faculty of Art, Fall 2026

Job Code 3851 Department Faculty of Art

Employment Type

Temporary/Contract

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OCAD University , Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.

Itisanexciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.

EXAN-3009:
Animated Documentary (0.5 credit) (Fall 2026 Semester: September 9, 2026 – December 23, 2026; Thursday: 3:10PM - 6:10PM; Blended Delivery)

Framed by critical discourse on documentary media, as well as historical and contemporary examples, this course explores animation as a potent tool for elaborating non-fiction projects. Drawing on documentation, students will learn to use animation to deliver engaged commentary on issues of social and political relevance or translate personal narratives through animated media. Students will also explore the shifting notions of truth and ethical dilemmas inherent to documentary film-making and essayist videos.

Through a blend of theory and practice, this course will deepen students' understanding of the unique power of animation in conveying complex non-fiction narratives.

Teaching and teaching-related responsibilities may include but are not limited to: course outline development, studio preparation and delivery inclusive of lectures, critiques, grading, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations/reviews; including responsibility for health & safety and meeting academic and curricular requirements and deadlines.

• The successful applicant should have a terminal degree in art, design or relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional/practical experience
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is considered an asset, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty
• Experience providing clear direction, mentorship and supervision to Teaching Assistants.

Sessional appointments are fixed-term annual contracts. Sessional compensation includes a per-course pay scale with salary level of $7,508.00 (per 0.5 credit course) plus 7% in lieu of benefits and vacation pay, per the provisions of the Employment Standards Act. These positions are subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory enrolment levels.

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

As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University (OCAD U) recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD U understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.

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