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SESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS

Spring 2026 Sessional Instructors Job Posting #2

Applications Deadline: November 13, 2025 11:59 PM PST

Appointment duration: January 2, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Course Course Name Description Requirements Campus Location Schedule

Course	Course Name	Description	Requirements	Campus Location	Schedule
CA 231	Filmmaking III	4.5 contact hrs (1x3 hr seminar+1X3hr lab)	Graduate degree in practice-based Film Production Active film director in the field whose current film practice is rooted in experimental documentary and processes of co-creation Experienced editor proficient in film editing, post-production workflows and theatrical (DCP) delivery, with experience editing at least two films within the last five years At least one directed film presented in a theatrical environment in the last 5 years A minimum of 1-year post-secondary teaching experience in film production with experience supervising collaborative student film projects	Vancouver	Mo & Tu / 10:30-13:20 / IN-PERSON instruction

For course descriptions please visit: www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2026/spring/courses.

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

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

Application Instruction

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

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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

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 – Spring 2026 SEMESTER

The School for the Contemporary Arts is now accepting applications for Spring 2026 Teaching Assistant and positions. (Appointment duration: January 5, 2026 to April 30, 2026)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 10, 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: 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 HERE.

Course	Title	Instructor	Base UNIT per TA	Location	No. of Positions	Qualifications / Description
A 118 D100	Contemporary Art History	Sessional	4.17	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline (art history) of the course. • Reading and writing skills necessary for grading papers.
CA 137* D100	History of Cinema II	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. • Reading and writing skills necessary for grading papers. NOTE: one of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 140* OL00	Creative Music & Sound Practice	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.50	OLC	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. • 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.
CA 142* OL00	Music Appreciation 21st Century	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.50	OLC	3	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. • 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.
CA 146 D100 *shared TAship	Intro Music Composition II	Mauricio Pauly	4.34	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 246 & 346 & 446.
CA 149** OL00	Sound	Stefan Smulovitz	4.50	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 246 D100 *shared TAship	Music Composition II	Mauricio Pauly, Sabrina Schroeder	0.00	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 146, 346 & CA 446
CA 261 D100 *shared TAship	Studio-Visual Art II	Sabine Bitter	3.51	DTVSAR (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants should have substantial experience in the discipline of the course: contemporary practices and a strong awareness of current discourse in the visual arts. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 361 & CA 461.
CA 285* D100	Interdisciplinary Studio	Miwa Matreyek	3.67	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have experience in the discipline of the course: • Developing new works of live performance. • Working with artists across disciplines and in collaborative settings. • Leading workshops, facilitating group activities, discussions, and feedback. • Experience with technology (sound, light, projection) is an added advantage. NOTE: One of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 319W* E100	Critical Writing in the Arts	Sessional	3.67	HC (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. • Reading and writing skills necessary for grading terms papers. NOTE: One of the offers/this offer in this course is conditional based on enrollment number.
CA 346 D100 *shared TAship	Music Composition IV	Mauricio Pauly, Sabrina Schroeder	0.00	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 146, 246 & 446.
CA 361 D100 *shared TAship	Studio in Visual Art IV	Elspeth Pratt	0.00	DTVSAR (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants should have substantial experience in the discipline of the course: contemporary practices and a strong awareness of current discourse in the visual arts. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 261 & 461.
CA 386** OL00	Film Music	Arne Eigenfeldt	4.00	OLC	6	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. • 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.
CA 425 D100 *shared TAship	Intensive Studies Performance	Robert Kitsos	4.34	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. • Capable of providing constructive feedback on new works at every stage of development. • Experience with technology (sound, light, projection) and design is an added advantage. NOTE: It’s a shared TAship with CA 452
CA 446 D100 *shared TAship	Sr Project Music Composition	Mauricio Pauly, Sabrina Schroeder	0.00	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 146, 246 & 346
CA 452 D100 *shared TAship	Capstone Projects	James Long	0.00	GCA (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants must have sufficient experience in the discipline of the course. • Capable of providing constructive feedback on new works at every stage of development. • Experience with technology (sound, light, projection) and design is an added advantage. NOTE: It’s a shared TAship with CA 425
CA 461 D100 *shared TAship	Studio in Visual Art VI	Raymond Boisjoly	0.00	DTVSAR (Vancouver)	1	• Successful applicants should have substantial experience in the discipline of the course: contemporary practices and a strong awareness of current discourse in the visual arts. NOTE: it's a shared TAship with CA 261 & 361.

* 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.

Locations

DTVSAR (Vancouver) = SCA Visual Art Studios (611 Alexander St., Vancouver)
GCA (Vancouver) = SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts / School for the Contemporary Arts (149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver)
HC (Vancouver) = SFU Harbour Centre (555 W Hastings St., Vancouver)
OLC = Online Course

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

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. 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

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.

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.

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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.