Art Education - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
The University of British Columbia
Location:
British Columbia
Date posted:
2010-02-23
The University of British Columbia
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Art Education
The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia invites applications from exceptional scholars for a full-time, tenure-track position in art education at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.
At the Associate and Full Professor levels, candidates must have a doctoral degree, an international reputation and an exceptional record of research and publication as well as demonstrated excellence in post-secondary teaching, including successful graduate student supervision. The successful candidate should have a strong background in curriculum and instruction and be committed to providing leadership within the teacher education program as well as the graduate program in art education and curriculum studies. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students and student teachers, and maintaining an active program of research and publication.
At the Assistant Professor level, candidates must have a doctoral degree, an established record of significant research and publication, and relevant school teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in post-secondary teaching. The successful candidate should have a strong background in curriculum and instruction at the primary, middle, and/or secondary levels and be committed to providing leadership within the teacher education program as well as the graduate program in art education and curriculum studies. Responsibilities will include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students and student teachers, and maintaining an active program of research and publication.
Review of the applications will start from April 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of three referees, a statement of research interests, and one published paper should be sent to: Dr. Karen Meyer, Interim Head, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, The University of British Columbia, 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C. CanadaV6T 1Z4.
Salary will depend upon the candidate's qualifications and experience. The expected starting date is July 1, 2010
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy is strongly committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
