Professor, Bachelor of Design at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, ON

/Sheridan welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and persons with disabilitiesTo request any accommodations you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) contact/ /accessibility@sheridancollege.ca// to discuss your needs./ Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalenceThis evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employmentFor further information, visit:World Education Services Sheridan is looking for an outstanding individual to join our faculty team, starting in August, 2015The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in the Bachelor of Design to students in our B.A(Design) Program in the Faculty of Animation, Arts & DesignThe York/Sheridan Bachelor of Design is a four-year University degree delivered jointly by two leading institutions for design education in Canada: York University''s Department of Design and Sheridan CollegeThe program is recognized throughout North America for maintaining academic and professional standards of excellenceThe curriculum is wide-ranging, dynamic and rigorous and attracts highly motivated and dedicated students from Ontario, Canada and abroadOur goal is to produce designers with a strong, personal voice who can practice design in a variety of settings, navigate increasingly complex design problems, and contribute to positive social changeThe successful candidate will demonstrate a critical understanding of visual communication problem solving and innovative conceptual and strategic thinking with specific expertise in typography as applied to a variety of platforms (print, digital and environmental) as well as book and editorial design including emergent forms of publishingSpecial consideration will be given to candidates who show evidence of an advanced design practice, creative scholarship and knowledge of design history and contemporary design with social and cultural contextsIt is expected that the candidate will integrate research and practice within their teaching and will engage in curriculum development in response to evolving pedagogical needs in the disciplineExperience/interest in collaborative projects and teaching is desirableWe welcome applications from individuals whose research and teaching fuses conventional definitions of Graphic Design with related/aligned/emergent fieldsResponsibilities Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potentialThey also contribute to College, Faculty and Program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategiesProfessors are responsible for: Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines; Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs; Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles; Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning; Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process Actively collaborating with colleagues and students within the program and across other disciplinesProfessors also ensure that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques; provide individual tutoring and academic counselling; and evaluate student progress/achievement within assigned coursesQualifications Masters degree in a related field of study (Ph.Dpreferred); formal studies in adult or higher education an asset; Five years or more of relevant professional experience preferred demonstrating expertise across both print and digital media; A record of creative achievement that may include: commissions, peer-reviewed recognition, conference presentations, exhibitions or publications Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level; Strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies and employers; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrable ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to adynamic and diverse student body; Committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and to working within a team environment; A personal and informed view of contemporary visual communication design, typography and design practices, issues, and criticismApplication Requirements Cover letter; detailed CV; statement of research/creative work/professional practice Sample course syllabi, project briefs and teaching philosophy Examples of professional and/or scholarly work and student workPlease provide images/and or URL links of both the candidate''s and student work (10-20 examples of each) with concise explanationsAppointment Details:Employee Group: AcademicFaculty: Animation, Arts & DesignCampus: Trafalgar/ (May be assigned activity at any Sheridan campus)/Salary Range: /$59,653-$103,412 // (based on relevant //educational qualifications and experience)/ Start Date: August 2015Application Deadline: Open until filled



Professor, Bachelor of Design at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, ON