OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work, and create.
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.
It is an exciting 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 Art invites applications for the following anticipated course offerings in the Fall 2025 term:
PHOT-3011: Advanced B&W Processes (0.5 credit)
(Fall 2025 Semester: September 3, 2025 – December 2, 2025; Wednesday: 11:50AM - 2:50PM; In-Person)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This studio course provides instruction in advanced black and white technical skills relating to both analog and digital photography through a study of exposure and printing techniques. A series of lectures and exercises, in both media, will be applied by each person to their own image-making. A final thematic portfolio of fine prints, fibre or digital, will be required for the end of the term.
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.

IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE THE UNDER-REPRESENTATION OF RACIALIZED AND INDIGENOUS FACULTY, PRIORITY IN HIRING WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED RACIALIZED AND INDIGENOUS PERSONS WHO SELF-IDENTIFY AS SUCH IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THIS INITIATIVE IS A SPECIAL PROGRAM UNDER THE ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE.

OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities
All qualified persons 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.

Please refer the Job description for details