Sessional Instructor: Study & Practice I, Faculty of Arts & Science, Fall​/Winter 2026-27

Sessional Instructor:
Study & Practice I, Faculty of Arts & Science, Fall/Winter 2026-27 Job Code 3856 Department Faculty of Arts & Science

Employment Type
Temporary/Contract

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.

The Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for the following anticipated course offering in the Fall/Winter 2026-27 term:

CRWR-1003 Study & Practice I (0.5 credit)
(Fall 2026:  - ; Thursdays 3:10 p.m.

-6:10p.m.; In-Person)

COURSE

DESCRIPTION:

In part one of this full-year foundational course, students examine what creative writing is and the ways in which authors across a range of cultures have discussed and reflected on their writing and on the role of the writer. Students will study, discover, discuss and engage with a variety of techniques and creative strategies essential to developing and sustaining an engaged writing practice, enhancing both their individual and cultural voices.

Students will be exposed to a range of writers from diverse cultural and aesthetic backgrounds to examine cultural and social influences on artistic vision and the creative imagination.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.