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School for the Contemporary Arts
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Contemporary Arts (Assistant/Associate Professor) | Date Posted: November 8, 2023
The School for the Contemporary Arts (SCA) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Contemporary Arts. This tenure-track position is intended for applicants with an exceptional research record at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). The start date of this position is anticipated to be Spring 2025.
About the School for the Contemporary Arts
The School for the Contemporary Arts (SCA) at SFU is situated in one of downtown Vancouver’s most dynamic and diverse neighbourhoods. Our school offers a unique curriculum in which studio classes in dance, film, music/sound, theatre/performance, production/design, and visual art are integrated with the historical and theoretical study of the arts. This meeting of creative practice with academic enquiry is a core value of the school and is enhanced by our attention to critical contemporary issues as well as our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration both within the classroom and beyond. The SCA offers BFAsin Dance, Film, Music & Sound, Theatre & Performance, Production & Design, and Visual Art, as well as a BA in Art, Performance & Cinema Studies. At the graduate level, we offer an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and an MA in Contemporary Arts. Our newest program is the PhD in Contemporary Arts, which offers a unique opportunity to pursue high-level scholarly and/or practice-based research.
Home to a diverse group of award-winning and internationally-recognized makers, composers, performers, and scholars, the SCA values innovative and collaborative approaches to teaching, research-creation, and knowledge production. These values are reflected in our course offerings, which regularly include opportunities to teach and learn across the arts, and in our many extra-curricular offerings – including the popular Berlin Field School, ongoing collaborations with SFU Galleries, and our annual School-wide “Re-Orientation” day, during which we reflect on the place and role of artists in responding to the myriad challenges that beset and define our contemporary world.
The Opportunity
Occupying the ancestral territories of the Musqueam (xwməθkwəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), and Tsleil-Waututh (səlil̓ w̓ətaʔɬ), the SCA is guided by SFU’s framework for reconciliation, and aspires to create spaces and resources for decolonization through arts-based practice and research. With these aims in mind, we invite applicants whose research centres Indigenous perspectives, epistemologies, and/or practices.
At the core of the SCA’s mission is a commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity. With the recognition that contemporary Indigenous research and practices often transcend conventional categories in the arts, we are open to a diverse range of candidates in one or more areas, including theatre & performance and production & design, music & sound, film/video, dance, and visual art. The ideal candidate will build on the SCA’s commitment to interdisciplinarity and cultivate opportunities for collaboration both within the university and in the wider community.
The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRC) stands at the centre of a national strategy to foster research excellence in Canada. CRC appointments use a two-step application process where candidates must first apply to the university to an open job posting, and then submit an application for external peer review. This tenure- track CRC appointment opportunity is intended for emerging scholars at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). The applicant’s research area should primarily align with the mandate of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), as outlined in the Guidelines for Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency.
Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process; please see the CRC website for eligibility details.
Candidate Requirements
The successful applicant is expected to contribute meaningfully to the SCA’s research strengths and to help sustain the collegial atmosphere within the School. The research program will support SFU’s Strategic Research Plan, the goals of which include: advancing community-centred climate innovation; supporting health and wellness of individuals, populations and communities; expanding the foundations of knowledge and understanding our origins; strengthening democracy, justice, equity and education; and transforming industry and economies through technology, management, and policy. The Chairholder will be expected to maintain an outstanding program of research and a strong record of grants funding. Knowledge mobilization to the scholarly community, professional groups, the general public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, is expected. Demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the candidate’s current institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.
Experience mentoring equity-seeking students is expected, and experience mentoring equity-seeking faculty is an asset. Although 50 % teaching relief relative to regular faculty members will be provided to the Chairholder, the successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the teaching mission of the SCA, including supervising and helping to secure financial support for graduate students.
Appointment to a continuing faculty position in the SCA requires an MFA or PhD completed by the time of appointment in a field or discipline of demonstrated relevance.
To reaffirm our commitment to increasing diversity and confronting institutional underrepresentation, we are limiting this opportunity to applicants who identify as Indigenous, as permitted by Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code. Applicants are requested to articulate lived experience as Indigenous people and/or relationships to Indigenous communities.
The successful candidate will be asked to:
- Mobilize, lead, and sustain an impactful practice and/or research program that contributes nationally and internationally;
- Obtain successful and significant research and/or production funding to support collaborative research and graduate students
- Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels;
- Support and foster innovative approaches to learning and curriculum development, including the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the curriculum; and
- Join colleagues in service to the school, faculty, university, and wider community.
How To Apply
To apply, applicants should provide the following:
- Cover letter explaining how you meet the position requirements regarding experience, interpersonal skills, research and collaborative values, including how you would contribute to SFU’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
- Up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (include details of research, teaching, and service, scholarly record, funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships);
- Portfolio of creative work (if applicable);
- Proposed program of research practice (2-5 pages, single spaced) that:
o clarifies its alignment with the CRC position and proposed CRC research;
o includes an explanation of how the research aligns with and advances SFU’s Strategic Research Plan; and
o a discussion of how this Chair will strengthen graduate training at SFU; - Teaching portfolio including a two-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including experience with and understanding of inclusive teaching and diverse student needs, as well as other evidence of teaching strengths; and
- Names and email addresses of 4-5 referees, ranked in order of preference (long-listed candidates will be informed before referees are contacted).
SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career. SFU also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and nontraditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.
All applications should be submitted to:
Elspeth Pratt
Director
School for the Contemporary Arts
Simon Fraser University
149 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B1H4
Email: epratt@sfu.ca
CC: scasec@sfu.ca
Applications received by January 15, 2024 will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on January 15, 2024 and remain open until the position is filled. Any general inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to Elspeth Pratt, Chair of the Search Committee, epratt@sfu.ca.
This position is contingent upon the applicant receiving a Tier 2 CRC prior to being appointed to a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at SFU. The successful candidate will work with the Dean and support staff in the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Technology to prepare a nomination package for a Canada Research Chair. After review and approval by SFU’s Office of the Vice President, Research and International, the nomination will be submitted to the CRC program, ideally in October 2024. The nomination package will then be evaluated by the CRC program’s external reviewers. Should the applicant be successful at this step, we estimate the earliest start date possible to be April 2025.
The position is subject to the availability of funding and to final approval by the University Board of Governors and the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS). The Canada Research Chair is tenable for five years and may be renewed once, subject to the Chairholder demonstrating that they have achieved their objectives from their first term. Interested applicants are invited to review the initial appointment and chair renewal details of the CRC Program https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/index-eng.aspx.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor is $89,652.00 to $114,866.00. Candidates with experience commensurate with higher ranks may also be considered for appointment at the associate professor rank. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor is $112,065.00 to $134,478.00. Note, the expected salary range does not include the value of benefits. The University and the SFU Faculty Association have reached a tentative agreement. New salary scales will be effective pending ratification. The most current salary scales can be found here: https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/salary.html.
SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University, and treat all employees equitably. Candidates who belong to equity-deserving groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
SFU offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty, please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.
School of Communication
Lecturer
The School of Communication at Simon Fraser University invites applications for one full-time continuing teaching faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer. Candidates are expected to have completed a PhD in Communication, Media Studies, or a cognate discipline. PhD candidates with solid indication of immanent completion will be considered.
About Us
The School of Communication is a national and global leader in the discipline and a dynamic site of research and teaching. Founded on a tradition of critical approaches to media, culture and technology, global communication, culture industries and policy, as well as applied media production, the School is home to several research groups and projects, including the Digital Democracies Institute (DDI), as well as a host of media production infrastructure including a dedicated podcast production suite as well as our fully equipped, multi- purpose teaching labs. We are a large and thriving unit with almost 1000 undergraduate majors and 70+ graduate students. We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ), Katzie, and Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm) peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University’s three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Duties
The Lecturer will teach courses such as CMNS 110 (Introduction to Communication Studies), CMNS 120W (Creativity and Communication Across Media), CMNS 130 (Communication and Social Change) as well as methods courses training students in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods communications research. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated versatility and expertise in the delivery of courses including face-to-face, blended, and online formats. The Lecturer will rotate into upper-level courses (3rd and 4th year), may engage in graduate supervision, and will be expected to participate in program curriculum development as needed. The candidate should have demonstrated pedagogical excellence and the potential to develop research in the area of teaching and learning, as well as a successful record of mentoring teaching assistants. The normal teaching workload for a Lecturer is the equivalent of eight courses per year.
Qualifications
The Lecturer will be expected to be a leader and innovator in teaching and learning and will demonstrate a range and versatility in teaching communication and media studies. We particularly welcome applicants who would be prepared to work in the area of professional communication, including course and curriculum development that incorporates the building of core competencies such as public speaking, strategic communication design, media production, applied critical thinking, and communication ethics. The ideal candidate would have a record of engaging students in community work and portfolio building, organizing events that feature student work, and working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and industry professionals to enhance the applied and experiential elements of our curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively in a teaching and learning environment that increasingly incorporates AI in the classroom. We value diversity, accessibility and cultural inclusion and invite applicants to speak to past or potential contributions to these through teaching, mentoring, educational leadership, or service to the profession and/or community.
Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the workforce, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role as of July 1, 2024 is $98,340 to $114,241. The start date for the successful candidate is expected to be July 15, 2025. Review of applications will begin April 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to April 30, 2025. To apply, candidates should submit:
- A cover letter summarizing the candidate's background and how their teaching and curriculum experience fits within the position description above.
- A recent curriculum vitae
- A teaching dossier/portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy statement, evidence of student feedback, evidence of educational excellence and curriculum development, evidence of professional development in educational leadership, and a sample of work related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (e.g. modules, workshops, curriculum development, published work, etc.)
- Three referees with addresses, institutional affiliation, and contact information. Letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Please send all materials to:
Dr. Milena Droumeva
Director Chair, Search Committee
School of Communication Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC
Canada V5A 1S6
Email: cmnsdir@sfu.ca CC: cmnsdsec@sfu.ca
For inquiries about the position please contact cmnsdsec@sfu.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
For more information about our School and our university, please visit sfu.ca/cmns
School of Interactive Arts and Technology
Centre for Digital Media: Seeking Four Part-time Limited Term Practitioner Faculty - Assistant Professor for Renowned Master of Digital Media Program
The Centre for Digital Media (CDM) invites applications for four 12.5% part-time limited term practitioner faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor starting May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The successful candidates will supervise students in the Master of Digital Media program in their final capstone client project and provide mentorship in one of the following areas based on their area of expertise: (1) Art and/or Technical Art, (2) Design, (3) Project and/or Product Management, (4) Technical Product Development and/or Programming. Each position would include supervision of one project and mentorship in one of the listed specializations.
About CDM and MDM:
Centre for Digital Media (CDM) was established through the ground-breaking partnership of four leading academic institutions: The University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU), and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). CDM collaborates with our four founding academic institution partners, industry and the community to create world-leading digital media programming that focuses on addressing society’s most important challenges.
The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is a 16-month applied research professional graduate program that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning. In collaboration with industry, students receive hands-on applied research experience developing digital media products. CDM faculty emphasize a holistic educational process that addresses the needs of each individual student within our cohort-based MDM program. There is emphasis on an end-to-end student experience focusing on support across all courses, one-on-one professional support, and mentorship. The program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become future leaders in the digital media workforce. Faculty in CDM’s MDM program are members of SFU’s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology and School of Interactive Arts and Technology.
Duties:
The practitioner faculty positions will join the MDM program to supervise and mentor students. In the first term, they will supervise students in their final capstone client projects. In the second term, they will be supervising students in their respective discipline as they embark on supported job searches. Based on their extensive industry experience, the incumbent will provide mentorship on professional standards, job seeking, and professional conduct to support job placements for specific fields of practice. They are expected to contribute to CDM’s teaching excellence and academic community through activities such as attending meetings, mentorship and ongoing curriculum enhancements. The workload consists both of supervision of industry-focused project teams and accessibility via office hours. Weekly client and student meetings will take place during regular business hours Monday-Thursday.
Required Qualifications:
Professional experience, teaching excellence and cutting-edge immersion in the Digital Creative Technology field are key criteria for this position.
All successful candidates must have:
- A Master’s degree or higher in Digital Media or a related field; or must hold a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience at the executive level in Digital Media or a related field
- Significant recent industry expertise in problem solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Supervised or played a senior role in shipping or producing digital media product or projects in the past 3 years outside of an academic setting
- Applied industry experience with rapid iterative methodologies and other project management frameworks
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and client relations expertise.Been involved in hiring process in the Digital Media
- field in the past 3 years and familiar with professional portfolio requirements and interview processes for creative positions
- Extensive professional networks within the given area of specialization relevant to the North American job search experience
- Experience teaching in adult education and/or coaching, training or mentoring in professional practice
Requirements for mentorship in Art and/or Technical Art:
- A professional specialization in Art and/or Technical Art in areas such as 2D/3D animation, asset creation, visual development or technical art
- Significant recent industry expertise in the following areas:
- Deep familiarity with production pipelines from concept to final implementation
- Iterative art development
- Optimization of assets for various technical constraints
- Familiarity with real-time rendering for game engines
Requirements for mentorship in Design:
- A professional specialization in Design: UX/UI, interaction design, and/or user experience research.
- Significant recent industry expertise in the following areas:
- End-to-end product design expertise
- Iterative design methodologies
- Production pipelines for various platforms
Requirements for mentorship in Project and/or Product Management:
· A professional specialization in Project and/or Product Management
· Significant recent industry expertise in the following areas:
o Project and/or product management for digital media
o Technical workflow and delivery insight
o Team leadership
Requirements for mentorship in Technical Product Development and/or Programming:
- A professional specialization in Technical Product Development and/or Programming
- Significant recent industry expertise in the following areas:
- Digital media product development
- Systems architecture
- Technical production workflow for various platforms
- Debugging and Optimization
- End-to-end product development processes
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to engage diverse students in the classroom using innovative pedagogies and teaching practices informed by the latest research.
- Demonstrate industry leadership through paid senior positions in digital media and thought leadership.
- A demonstrated record of teaching excellence with students in a post-secondary or professional environment is an asset.
Applications must contain:
- A recent curriculum vitae and, if applicable, portfolio·
- Three reference letters
- Answers to the following questions:
- Q1 Why are you interested in teaching/mentoring in an applied research program such as the MDM program?
- Q2 What skills and specializations make you the best candidate for this position?
- Q3 How will you utilize your professional industry experience to teach and mentor multidisciplinary professional students?
Applications should be submitted to: hr@thecdm.ca by April 22, 2025. Review of applications will occur April 15-24, 2025. Please indicate which mentorship area you are applying for in the application.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for these part-time limited term practitioner faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor is $104,700 to $133,322 per annum, depending on experience, prorated to the appointment FTE (12.5%).
Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Centre for Digital Media: Seeking a Part-time Limited Term Practitioner Faculty - Assistant Professor for Renowned Master of Digital Media Program
The Centre for Digital Media (CDM) invites applications for a 56.25% part-time limited term practitioner faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The successful candidate will teach in Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 for the Master of Digital Media program.
About CDM and MDM:
Centre for Digital Media (CDM) was established through the ground-breaking partnership of four leading academic institutions: The University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU), and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). CDM collaborates with our four founding academic institution partners, industry and the community to create world-leading digital media programming that focuses on addressing society’s most important challenges.
The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is a 16-month applied research professional graduate program that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning. In collaboration with industry, students receive hands-on applied research experience developing digital media products. CDM faculty emphasize a holistic educational process that addresses the needs of each individual student within our cohort-based MDM program. There is emphasis on an end-to-end student experience focusing on support across all courses, one-on-one professional support, and mentorship. The program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become future leaders in the digital media workforce. Faculty in CDM’s MDM program are members of SFU’s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology and School of Interactive Arts and Technology.
Duties:
The practitioner faculty position will join the MDM program to co-teach a core course and supervise students in their final capstone client projects. They will be expected to contribute to CDM’s teaching excellence and academic community through activities such as attending meetings, committee work, mentorship and ongoing curriculum enhancements. The successful candidate will need to utilize their extensive industry experience to supervise students in applied research. The workload consists both of supervision of industry-focused project teams and classroom-based co-teaching of a core course. Weekly client and student meetings will take place during regular business hours Monday-Thursday. The course will be scheduled within a Monday to Friday period during regular business hours.
Required Qualifications:
Professional experience, teaching excellence and cutting-edge immersion in the Digital Creative Technology field are key criteria for this position.
The successful candidate must have:
- A Master’s degree or higher in Digital Media or a related field; or must hold a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience at the executive level in Digital Media a related field.
- Significant recent industry expertise in the following areas:
- Production pipelines for various platforms.
- End-to-end product development processes.
- Digital Media Project Management
- Problem solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and client relations expertise.
- Supervised or played a leadership role in shipping or producing digital media product related R&D projects in the past 3 years.
- Significant breadth of professional practice in digital media encompassing: theory and core concepts, design and production practices, technical foundations, critical and ethical perspectives, research and innovation.
- Applied industry experience with rapid iterative methodologies and other project management frameworks.
- Experience teaching in adult education and/or coaching, training or mentoring in professional practice.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to engage diverse students in the classroom using innovative pedagogies and teaching practices informed by the latest research.
- Demonstrate industry leadership through paid senior positions in digital media and thought leadership.
- A demonstrated record of teaching excellence with students in a post-secondary or professional environment is an asset.
Applications must contain:
- A recent curriculum vitae and, if applicable, portfolio.
- Three reference letters.
- A written response the following questions:
- Q1 Why are you interested in teaching and mentoring in an applied research program such as the MDM program?
- Q2 What skills and specializations make you the best candidate for this position?
- Q3 How will you utilize your professional industry experience to teach and mentor multidisciplinary professional adult students?
Applications should be submitted to: hr@thecdm.ca by April 22, 2025. Review of applications will occur April 15-24, 2025.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this part-time limited term practitioner faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor is $104,700 to $133,322 per annum, depending on experience, prorated to the appointment FTE (56.25%).
Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Lecturer in Interactive Arts & Technology
The School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT), located in beautiful greater Vancouver, seeks applications for a Teaching Faculty member in the position of Lecturer in Interactive Arts & Technology. SIAT is a vibrant, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognized school integrating human-centered computing, design, and media. Our faculty members are unique in their disciplinary diversity, and we value the intersection of trans-disciplinary knowledge creation. SIAT offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The School currently enrolls about 800 undergraduate and 110 graduate students with a female ratio of over 50%. SIAT’s infrastructure includes innovative and collaborative teaching and teaching facilities on Simon Fraser University’s award-winning distinctive Surrey urban campus. We are a research-intensive school occupying the traditional territories of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷə ̓yəm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlil̓ w̓ətaʔɬ), Katzie (q̓íc̓əy̓), and Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷə ̓ƛəm) peoples.
SIAT invites applications from candidates with interdisciplinary knowledge and practices in Interactive Arts & Technology who can build upon and strengthen our collaborative culture. Applicants should have a breadth of experience across media, design, and computing that encompasses pedagogy, teaching, and practice. The successful candidate’s teaching expertise will expand upon one or more of these areas: emergent digital media, computational creativity, affective, interactive, physical computing, design, or other emerging critical pedagogical skills in technology. We encourage applications from individuals whose teaching experience draws from multiple disciplines in which interactive arts and technology approaches are grounded within societal, ethical, and/or cultural principles. Experience with Indigenous knowledge, culture, and practices is welcomed and encouraged. This position may also provide opportunities for teaching at the graduate level in our new SIAT project-based master's program.
Applicants should have a Master’s or a PhD degree in a field related to Interactive Arts & Technology with strength in technological and computational foundations. SIAT invites applications from candidates who can develop successful pedagogical collaborations with other faculty in our highly interdisciplinary environment. We seek applicants with teaching experience and a strong potential for instructional and curriculum innovation at the undergraduate level.
SIAT is a member of the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT) at SFU. For the past seventeen years, SFU has been voted the top comprehensive university in Canada and was included in the top 20 most innovative universities worldwide for social, economic, and environmental impact in 2020. Vancouver is becoming a leader in the international tech sector, with rapidly growing employment and innovation opportunities from start-ups to global players. The region’s rich cultural, natural, and intellectual resources make it one of the world’s most desirable places to live and work.
SIAT is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that advances safe, sustainable and humane working practices within communities and personal research and teaching practices.
Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role as of July 1, 2024, is $98,340 to $114,241. The successful candidate will begin on January 1st, 2025. Review of applications will commence on October 7th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. All appointments are subject to the availability of funding and the Board of Governors’ final approval.
To apply, candidates should submit:
A cover letter summarizing the candidate's background and how their teaching and curriculum experience fits within the position description above.
A recent curriculum vitae.
A teaching philosophy statement, including how the candidate's pedagogy addresses equity, diversity, and inclusion within the classroom. (1-2 pages)
three referees with addresses, institutional affiliation, and contact information. Letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates.
Please send all materials to:
Dr. Thecla Schiphorst, Director
Chair, Search Committee
School of Interactive Arts & Technology
Simon Fraser University
250-13450 102nd Avenue
Surrey, BC CANADA V3T 0A3
Email: siat_dir@sfu.ca
CC: dseciat@sfu.ca
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