Sessional Lecturer, Art 141.3 (91) Sculpture I Foundation (Fall 2026)

University of Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The School for the Arts/Art & Art History is seeking Sessional Lecturers to teach ART 141.3 (91) Sculpture I Foundation during the Fall 2026 session. This course is part of the Trish Monture Center Academic Initiatives’ Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) Learning Community, which aims to support the retention and success of First Nations, Inuit and Metis students and mature returning learners. The course will be delivered in-person from September 2 to December 7, 2026, with an expected enrollment limit of 22 students. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourages applications from equity-deserving groups. They also value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide and are committed to building partnerships with Indigenous communities.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent.
Teaching experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives.
Awareness of socio-economic, inter-generational, and educational barriers affecting Indigenous post-secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan.
Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines and student success.
Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer-to-peer learning in small course cohorts.
Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with nonstandard K-12 preparation.
Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis.

Responsibilities

Teach ART 141.3 (91) Sculpture I Foundation during the Fall 2026 session.
Deliver the course in-person.
Facilitate learning for an expected enrollment of 22 students.
Utilize teaching methods that promote collaborative and peer-to-peer learning.
Incorporate knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives.
Address socio-economic, inter-generational, and educational barriers affecting Indigenous post-secondary cohorts.
Integrate Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies relevant to the academic discipline and student success.
Teach mature student cohorts and students with nonstandard K-12 preparation.
Demonstrate intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis.