Instructor, Fine Arts (Foundation Design, Advanced Design, Public Art)

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Job Title:
Instructor, Fine Arts (Foundation Design, Advanced Design, Public Art)
Employee Group:

LFA

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Thursday, August 1 2024
End Date:
Tuesday, December 31 2024
Job Description:
The Fine Arts Department is seeking an Instructor in the Fall 2024 semester to teach the following in-person courses:
FINA 1142 Foundation Design (two sections)
FINA 2101 Advanced Design I (one section)
FINA 2161 Public Art Studio Practice I (one section)
There is a possibility of re-appointment in the Spring 2025 semester for courses also in Design and Public Art.
The qualified candidate will introduce and engage Design students with current Industrial Design processes, in a hands-on studio environment. Emphasizing idea development and object creation, the Design courses teach a range of industry standard techniques, materials and processes. In the Public Art Studio Practice I and II courses, students experience all phases of a Public Art process; including concept proposal development and presentation, detail design, fabrication and installation. The combined Public Art Studio Practice courses culminate annually in the development and installation of two semi-permanent public artworks at the Langara and 49th Canada Line Station: one two-dimensional large-scale print on vinyl, and one three-dimensional large-scale metal sculpture.
In relation to teaching the Design courses, the qualified candidate should have:
1. Experience guiding students through Industrial Design methods,
emphasizing both 2D and 3D design skills in the development and visual communication of three-dimensional objects.
2. Facilitate hands-on projects and exercises that allow students to explore various object design strategies.
3. Experience mentoring students in the formulation of design briefs, advanced sketching techniques, and prototyping.
4. Experience with relevant design software, and the ability to introduce students to digital output technologies, and their applications in design.
5. Ability to foster an understanding of the potential interconnections with other studio courses in the Fine Arts diploma program.
6. Ability to foster an understanding of the broader impacts of design, including sustainability and cultural context.
In relation to teaching the Public Art Studio Practice courses, the qualified candidate should have:
1. Experience with and/or understanding of Public Art processes, with
emphasis on design and production of semi-permanent, two-dimensional and three-dimensional built work for the public realm.
2. Understanding of the role Public Art can have within an emergent Fine Art studio practice, and its potential impact within the public realm.
3. Experience in design and fabrication of medium-scale metal work for
installation in the public realm, and the ability to guide this process with students.
4. Experience in design and execution of large-scale two-dimensional work
(i.e. vinyl installation of transit station windows), including coordination of print-ready files.
5. Experience with project management of built work for the public realm.
6. Extensive knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques that can with stand the Vancouver climate.
7. Knowledge of Public Art projects existing in the Vancouver area.
Instructors teaching the Design and Public Art Studio Practice courses must demonstrate knowledge of WHIMIS, safety procedures and equipment pertaining to the above materials, tools, and techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The work includes:
1. Four hours of class time per week per section
2. Lectures, demonstrations and guidance on student projects
3. Initiating critiques, one-on-one feedback, and evaluation of projects
4. Weekly office hours
5. Participation in departmental activities and meetings
6. Liaison with college departments and personnel (including Facilities), InTransit (coordinator of Canada Line projects), equipment operators and suppliers as part of the two yearly public art installations at the Langara-49th Canada Line Station.
Required Qualifications:
1. Masters Degree in Design and/or Architecture, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years teaching at post-secondary level or equivalent, including recent student evaluations and relevant samples of student work
3. A demonstrated professional practice in Industrial Design, Architecture, and/or Public Art.
Please provide:
1. A complete CV
2. Contact Information for three professional references
3. Portfolio of recent work (15 images)
Length of appointment: September 1 - December 31 2024, with the possibility of re-appointment to the Spring 2025 semester. Please note that a successful candidate, hired as a first-time instructor to the Langara Faculty Associate may be appointed up to one-month in advance (August 1) for the purpose of course preparation.
Salary Range:
$45.88 - $142.49
Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Pay Grade:
LFA Instructional
Closing Date:
Monday, June 24 2024
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