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SESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS

Fall 2026 Sessional Instructors Job Posting #1

Applications Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 11:59 PM PST // Appointment duration: September 8, 2026 to December 24, 2026

Course	Course Name	Description	Qualifications	Campus Location	Schedule
CA 117	Modern Art History	3 contact hrs (1x3 hr lecture)	PhD in Art History, Modern or Contemporary Art A minimum of 5 years recent post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area Active professional and current research in the area of modern and contemporary art history and art theory	Vancouver	Mo 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 122 Position A	Dance Training and Movement Systems I	4 contact hrs (3x2hr studio)	Active professional in dance, specifically in the course topic area Active dance artist and teaching experience in floor work, contact improvisation and or flying low technique Post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area preferred	Vancouver	Mo/We/Fr 9:30-11:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 122 Position B	Dance Training and Movement Systems I	2.67contact hrs (2x2 hr studio)	Professional in dance, specifically in the course topic area Active dance artist with teaching experience with a focus in Graham and or Cunningham technique Post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area	Vancouver	Tu/Th 9:30-11:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 151	Live Acts I	4 contact hrs (2x3hr studio)	PhD, MFA, MA or equivalent professional experience Extensive knowledge and experience in the making, producing, and presentation of contemporary theatre and performance Teaching experience in foundational skills that extend beyond traditional theatre making (e.g., collaborative creation, physical practices, working with materials, expanded dramaturgy) for making contemporary live theatre and performance	Vancouver	Mo/We 9:30-12:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 160 D100	Introductory Studio in Visual Art I	4 contact hrs (2x3 hr studio)	MFA in Visual Art or equivalent education, training and professional experience Active professional in visual art with significant and current professional exhibition experience Competence with contemporary art practices A minimum of 3 years post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area	Vancouver	D100: Mo/We 9:30-12:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 160 D200	Introductory Studio in Visual Art I	4 contact hrs (2x3 hr studio)	MFA in Visual Art or equivalent education, training and professional experience Active professional in visual art with significant and current professional exhibition experience Competence with contemporary art practices A minimum of 3 years post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area	Vancouver	D200: Tu/Th 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 210*	Art and Visual Culture: Materials, Forms, Histories	3 contact hrs (1x3 hr lecture)	PhD in Art History (Modern or Contemporary Art) Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in modern and contemporary art history and theory, with specific expertise in teaching cultural theory in the arts Active professional and current research in the area of modern and contemporary art history and art theory	Vancouver	Tu 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 220 Position A	Dance Training and Movement Systems III	2.67contact hrs (2x2 hr studio)	Active professional in dance, specifically in the course topic area Dance artist and teacher with a focus and experience in Hip Hop and breaking technique Post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area preferred	Vancouver	Tu/Th 12:30-14:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 220 Position B	Dance Training and Movement Systems III	4 contact hrs (3x2 hr studio)	Active professional in dance, specifically in the course topic area Dance artist and teacher with a practice in urban contemporary-release fusion including influences of media time-based movement Post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area preferred	Vancouver	Mo/We/Fr 12:30-14:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 233	The Techniques of Film	3 contact hrs (1x3 hr seminar)	Graduate Degree in Film, or active filmmaker credited as a director in at least 1 feature film in the last 8 years A minimum of 2 years post-secondary teaching experience Evidence of technical training in camera or cinematography through IATSE training (or comparable training) Strong working knowledge of RED camera workflow; lighting techniques; film production crew roles and responsibilities; preproduction to production workflows, and film set etiquette Evidence of exhibition in international film festivals and/or theatrical distribution Experience as a mentor within an arts organization or film centre	Vancouver	Tu 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 243/343	Gamelan I+II	2.67contact hrs (2x2 hr studio)	Graduate degree in course topic area or equivalent performance-based practice 5 years or more experience teaching Javanese Gamelan performance in post-secondary context Primary professional performance practice in Javanese Gamelan Active professional creation-based practice Commitment to teaching anti-racist, de-colonial, and/or non-Euro-American perspectives on the course subject through personal experiences and direct kinship with communities included in the course topic area	Vancouver	Mo/We 17:30-19:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 257W*	Context I	3.5 contact hrs (1x3 hr lecture plus 0.5 for “W”)	PhD, MFA, MA or equivalent professional experience In-depth knowledge of Vancouver and Canada's contemporary performance community, practices, and histories Proven record of critical/creative writing and publishing on contemporary performance topics Experience teaching academic and/or creative writing in a performance studies context Teaching experience in performance history, dramaturgical approaches, and critical theory	Vancouver	Fr 9:30-12:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 262/362*	Methods and Concepts: Drawing-based Practices	4 contact hrs (2x3hr studio)	MFA in Visual Art or equivalent education, training and professional experience Active professional in visual art with significant, and current professional exhibition experience in the course topic area Competence with contemporary art practice and technical aspects of drawing Expertise in representational forms of drawing A minimum of 3 years post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area	Vancouver	Mo/We 9:30-12:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 265/365*	Methods and Concepts: photo-based practices	4 contact hrs (2x3hr studio)	MFA in Visual Art or equivalent education, training and professional experience Active professional in visual art with significant, and current professional exhibition experience in the course topic area Competence in and knowledge of a range of photography practices in contemporary art and contemporary art discourse A minimum of 3 years post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area	Vancouver	Mo/We 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 319W	Critical Writing in the Arts	3.5 contact hrs (1x3 hr lecture plus 0.5 for “W”)	MA or MFA in Contemporary Art or Performance Studies (PhD preferred) A minimum of two years post-secondary teaching experience in arts writing, especially art criticism	Vancouver	Tu 17:30-20:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 320/420	Dance Training and Movement Systems V & VII	2.67contact hrs (2x2 hr studio)	Professional in dance, specifically in the course topic area Active dance artist with teaching experience in sensation based somatic approaches to floor work and contact improvisation Post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area preferred	Vancouver	Th/Fr 12:30-14:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 374*	Lighting II	4 contact hrs (2x3hr studio)	Graduate degree in Theatre Lighting, or Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on lighting design for live events. Or equivalent three years of professional experience in lighting design for interdisciplinary performance environments including music, dance, theatre, performance, and installation Active professional artist in the local arts community with an ongoing practice of lighting design, collaboration, and event production Proficiency with ETC EOS software, and Vectorworks for lighting Thorough knowledge of lighting design process, paperwork, and industry standards Experience mentoring younger / emerging artists	Vancouver	Tu/Th 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 375	Space and Materials II	4 contact hrs (2x3hr studio)	Graduate degree in Fine Arts, Fashion, or Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on costume, clothing, wearables, fabric, or textiles. Or equivalent three years of professional experience in the field Active professional artist in the local arts community with an ongoing textiles practice Proficiency with hand and machine sewing, mending, cutting, finishing, pattern and garment adjusting Experience applying fabric and textile techniques to a variety of art forms, such as installation or set design Ability to knit, crochet, weave, or other yarn-based skill Experience mentoring younger / emerging artists	Vancouver	Tu/Th 9:30-12:20 IN-PERSON instruction
CA 460 ** Reserved position (Article 14, E, 3)	Studio in Visual Art V	4 contact hrs (2x3hr studio)	MFA in Visual Art Active professional in visual art with significant, and current professional exhibition experience in the course topic area Competence in and knowledge of a range of visual art practices in contemporary art and contemporary art discourse A minimum of 3 years post-secondary teaching experience in the course topic area	Vancouver	Tu/Th 14:30-17:20 IN-PERSON instruction

* This is a conditional offer based on enrollment numbers.

For course descriptions please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2026/fall/courses.html

For previous course outlines please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/outlines.html

For pay scales please visit: http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/tssu.html

Application Instructions

Email your cover letter and CV to sca_manager@sfu.ca
Name your documents with your last name first (eg. Smith_CV, Smith_CoverLetter)
Clearly indicate the course(s) to which you are applying in your cover letter AND in the email subject
For selected/special topics please indicate what you plan to teach
A course syllabus or other related documents are optional unless otherwise stated above
Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered

Policies

Equity

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy

The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB POSTINGS

TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB POSTINGS – Fall 2026 SEMESTER

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST)

The School for the Contemporary Arts is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Teaching Assistant and positions. (Appointment duration: September 9, 2026 – December 24, 2026)

The qualifications necessary to conduct the work and upon which the posting will be awarded are as per the TSSU Collective Agreement and a background and experience in the course area. (Check the course calendar for further information for each course: http://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/courses/ca.html).

Detailed qualifications for each course are available on the online application system listed above.

Equity

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact sca_manager@sfu.ca.

Privacy

If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact the Executive Director, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 13, 2026 11:59 pm PST

Salary ranges: https://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/tssu.html

For Internal Applicants (if you have an SFU email address): Please see more details and apply online HERE. Please note that most first-year students have guaranteed TA funding, but please note that all TA positions will require an application.

If you're applying off campus, you will need to set up a VPN for access. Instructions for how to do this can be found HERE.

Please note: the system allows only 1 application per person per semester so please select ALL of the positions for which you wish to apply.

For External Applicants (if you do not have an SFU assigned email address): Please see more details and apply online using the web form noted HERE.

Course	Title	Instructor	Base UNIT per TA	Location	No. of Positions	Qualifications	Description
CA 117* D100	Modern Art History	Sessional	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants should have some experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 136* D100	The History & Aesthetics of Cinema I	Christopher Pavsek	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants should have experience and interest in the discipline of the course, be available during lecture times, be willing to work collaboratively with fellow instructors, and be able to meet deadlines reliably. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 140 OLOO	Creative Music & Sound Practice	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.5	OLC	1	Good writing skills, as all assignments are written. Familiarity with popular music. Personal organizational skills to complete grading within an appropriate timeline.	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.
CA 142* OL00	Music Appreciation in the 21^st Cent.	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.5	OLC	3	Good writing skills, as all assignments are written. Familiarity with popular music. Personal organizational skills to complete grading within an appropriate timeline. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.
CA 145 & 245 / 345 / 445 *shared TAship	Creative Sound Studios	Sabrina Schroeder	4.34	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Proficiency with audio equipment (mixers, basic processing, multichannel set-ups, etc.) Creative practice in experimental music and sound creation NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA245/345/445.
CA 149**	Sound	Stefan Smulovitz	4	OLC	6	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: two of the offers in this course are conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 185*	Interdisciplinary Studio – Technical Foundations	Kyla Gardiner	4.67	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Sufficient experience leading small groups in technical activities, workshops, or skills training. Sufficient experience working safely at height using ladders. Sufficient familiarity with safe-work procedures, including simple electrical loading, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lb. Sufficient experience with theatrical lighting equipment: fixtures, DMX, and control. (preferred). Sufficient familiarity with basic video-projection systems (projector setup, lensing, signal flow). Sufficient experience with theatrical sound equipment: basic PA, microphones, and QLab (preferred). NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.	CA185 TA is responsible for supporting the studio sections and possibly leading one studio section on their own. Taking students through a pre-defined set of learning activities with intended learning outcomes. Examples of learning outcomes include, connect a theatrical lighting fixture to power correctly, program video playback using QLab, connect a microphone to an audio console and get sound from the mic. Instructional support may include setting up/taking down lab equipment before and after labs. TA may be responsible for leading end of term make-up tests for students after classes end. TA will be responsible for providing feedback to the instructor about student progress in the Labs.
CA 186	Art and the Moving Image	Laura Marks	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	2	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. Experience in moving image studies is an asset. Successful applicants have strong analytic reading and writing skills
CA 253 & 451 *shared TAship	Co-Lab & Creative Research	Term Lecturer, Ryan Tacata	4.34	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Experience in studio-based creative research and interdisciplinary artistic practices. Ability to lead workshops, warmups, and collaborative group processes, with a focus on constructive feedback and peer exchange. Background in contemporary performance dramaturgy and research-driven, project-based development of new work. Strong organizational and communication skills to support project and production planning. Experience with stage management and performance technologies (sound, light, projection) considered an asset. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 451	Applicants with experience with technology (sound, light, projection) and paper tech is an added advantage and desired.
CA 260 & 360 & 460 *shared TAship	Studios in Visual Art	Kathleen Slade	3.51	DTVSAR (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants should have substantial experience in contemporary practices and a strong awareness of current discourse in the visual arts. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA360/460.
CA 326	Repertory I	Sessional	3.67	GCA (Vancouver)	1	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.
CA 386**	Film Music: An Overview of the Relationship between Music and Moving Pictures	Arne Eigenfeldt	4	OLC	5	Analytical skills, as assignments are film analyses in point form Personal organizational skills to complete grading within an appropriate timeline. NOTE: Two of the offers in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.	Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course.

* One of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.

** Two of the offers in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.

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Equity

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university (See Policy GP 19.). We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact sca_manager@sfu.ca.