FA 1212 T02 Topics in the Art of Popular Culture

School of Art

Job details

The Art of Graphic Narrative FA 1212 T02 - 1.5 Credit Hours (50% course taught)

September 1, 2026

December 30, 2026

$3,327.00

For more information please contact: Sarah Rout - ***email_hidden***

Key responsibilities

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Student) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language is required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Additional information

Class times: Wednesday; 11:30 am - 2:15 pm

We seek a practicing artist with a commitment to professional practice and an inspiring teaching style. Individuals with a completed MFA or equivalent will be considered. Must have an ability to work collegially within a complex institutional setting, manage deadlines, and operate within the respectful workplace guidelines of the University of Manitoba. Must be able to supervise a diverse teaching environment and coordinate resources to deliver an above average student experience. Should have experience using digital technology in the classroom.

The candidate should possess a skill set that includes: facility with the materials, approaches and techniques in illustrating graphic narratives; the ability to provide ongoing technical and conceptual assistance with assignments; and should possess the ability to evaluate student assignments/projects, an inspiring teaching style, and respect for diverse learning skills.

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter of application including a statement connecting your professional practice with your teaching

• A curriculum vitae that demonstrates current professional activities including contact information for 3 references.

• A maximum of 20 images of your work completed within 3 years.

• Copies of student-based teaching evaluations for courses taught within 3 years.

• Course outlines for courses taught within 3 years.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.