The School of Arts and Education is seeking a Sessional (Term-Certain, 8.5 Month) Instructor with expertise in Painting, Drawing, and 2D Fundamentals (e.g. colour theory, line, perspective).
The successful candidate will be able to teach the following 6 courses on campus in Red Deer, Alberta:
Fall 2026
- ART 1241/ART 1243: Drawing I and II
- ART 2351/2353: Drawing II and III with supervision of Independent Studies 3rd Year Students embedded in the course.
Winter 2027:
- ART 1231: 2D Visual Fundamentals
- ART 2351/2353: Drawing II and III with supervision of Independent Studies 3rd Year Students embedded in the course.
Visual Art Faculty in the School of Arts and Education typically teach 6 studio courses (3 studio courses per term). The schedule for 2026-2027 is finalized and cannot be changed.
Faculty in Visual Art primarily teach on campus. This position requires a regular on-campus presence.
We seek to recruit individuals who can enhance the diversity of our team, enrich the learning experience of our students, and contribute to our dynamic artistic environment.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach the scheduled courses, building upon the tradition of excellence in painting, drawing, and 2D Fundamentals at RDP, while bringing innovative approaches and perspectives to the discipline. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about engaging with the campus community and contributing to the cultural vitality of Red Deer.
Red Deer Polytechnic is dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically under-represented or marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ who meet the qualifications of this position to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose diverse experiences and perspectives will enrich our learning environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge and ability to teach introductory and intermediate Painting, Drawing, and 2D Fundamentals. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be an asset:
- Contemporary and traditional two-dimensional media including computer-aided creation
Please note, depending on the applicant pool, the position may be offered as Part-Time to multiple applicants.
