Alberta College of Art + Design Opening: Five Positions

The Alberta College of Art + Design is one of only four publicly funded Canadian post-secondary
institutions devoted exclusively to the advanced education of visual artists and designers. The college has
recently entered into a vital new phase in its development and embraced a new mandate and vision that
endorse a model of the institution as a laboratory for experimentation and as a catalyst for cultural
development and creative inquiry into the arts and emergent cultural fields.

The college welcomes applications for the following full time permanent faculty position commencing in
the fall semester 2009:

Permanent Instructor - Design Theory + History (Competition 0809-OC-FP-18)
The Liberal Studies area of study is seeking an individual with a specialization in design theory and history
and a strong base in visual arts history. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment
to teaching and learning excellence and to working within an interdisciplinary and collaborative
environment with faculty from studio-based programs. Excellence in presenting complex theoretical
concepts in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of undergraduate studio artists and designers is key to
success, and responsibilities will include engaging and motivating a wide range of students across the
College and ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and effective. Deadline for
Applications: January 15, 2009

Permanent Instructor - First Year Studies-Design (Competition 0809-OC-FP-17)
The First Year Studies (FYS) program is seeking one (1) full time permanent instructor with a focus in
visual communications/design and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning through working
with first year students from a wide range of fine art backgrounds as well as those with a design focus.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and integration of visual
communications/design within a first year studies curriculum that provides an immersive introduction to
the world of visual culture in an environment of critical inquiry and creative thinking. Deadline for
Applications: February 28, 2009

Permanent Instructor - Graphic Design (Competition 0809-OC-FP-19)
The Visual Communications Design program is seeking a graphic design instructor who demonstrates a
passion for creativity and innovation and a deep and continuing commitment to teaching and learning
excellence. A multi-disciplined designer and educator with a solid understanding of design fundamentals
and an in depth knowledge of current design issues, this individual will encourage innovation and process
development while teaching practical concepts of the design industry as a constant element. Deadline for
Applications: January 30, 2009

Permanent Instructor - Illustration (Competition 0809-OC-FP-20)
The Visual Communications Design program is seeking an illustration instructor with a substantial
knowledge of a broad range of applications in illustration. This individual must have a mastery of all
aspects of representational drawing, a solid understanding of the history of illustration, and a deep
commitment to learning excellence. Innovation and process development, innovative teaching and
learning strategies and in depth experience with curriculum development at a post-secondary level are
important attributes for the successful candidate. Deadline for Applications: February 23, 2009

Permanent Instructor - Photography (Competition 0809-OC-FP-16)
The Alberta College of Art + Design seeks a full time instructor who demonstrates excellence within a
contemporary photography practice. This individual must possess expertise with contextual issues and
theoretical aspects of photography and design, as well as the ability to excel equally at making complex
concepts fully comprehensible to first year students and engaging upper level students in meaningful and
relevant dialogue. Deadline for Applications: February 23, 2009

For detailed information regarding specific qualifications and application requirements please visit our
complete career postings at http://www.acad.ab.ca/careers_faculty_positions.html

For further information about the college, Calgary, Alberta and these positions please visit our web site at
www.acad.ca. The Alberta College of Art + Design is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
expressions of interest from all qualified candidates, for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies.
While we thank all candidates in advance for their interest please note that only applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted. In situations with several qualified candidates, preference will normally be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Submitted materials will only be returned if
accompanied by appropriate self-addressed envelopes/containers with sufficient Cprepaid courier shipping forms.