Faculty of Fine Arts - Sessional Lecturer

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for prospective Sessional Lecturer employment opportunities. The Faculty offers courses in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Drama, Music, Digital Audio Arts, New Media, and Cinema. We are seeking applications in all areas, at the 1000, 2000, and 3000-level of instruction, and will follow up with applicants directly in the event that an opportunity does become available. The closing date for applications is September 15, 2026, though late applications may also be considered.

Additionally, we are seeking up to two candidates to teach the following Winter 2027 courses:

Art NOW

Built upon a series of guest lectures by nationally and internationally recognized artists and art professionals, this course covers a wide range of current topics in contemporary art. Guest lecture presentations are supplemented by contextual lectures, readings, visits to local art exhibitions and discussion.

• The candidate must:
  • have a demonstrated ability to contextualize contemporary art for a wide audience
  • have a demonstrated ability to work flexibly and in collaboration with colleagues.
  • be able to work with the Department’s visiting speaker committee and with local galleries and visiting artists
  • be able to provide a welcoming introduction for speakers to the University
  • be able to engage a wide range of students in local art experiences
  • MFA in Art, or PhD (ABD considered) in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field and demonstrated expertise in contemporary Canadian art; or MA in related field and equivalent curatorial experience in contemporary art

Architecture and Design NOW

Aspects of recent and contemporary architecture and design are introduced through a series of presentations by practicing architects, designers, architectural historians, critics and writers on design.

• The candidate must:
  • have a demonstrated ability to contextualize contemporary architecture and design for a wide audience
  • have a demonstrated ability to work flexibly and in collaboration with colleagues.
  • be able to work with the Department’s visiting speaker committee and with local galleries and visiting artists
  • be able to provide a welcoming introduction for speakers to the University
  • be able to engage a wide range of students in local architecture
  • MFA in Art, or PhD (ABD considered) in Architectural or design history, Art History, Museum Studies, or related field and demonstrated expertise in contemporary Canadian art; or MA in related field and equivalent curatorial experience in relevant areas

Applications to teach Art NOW and/or Architecture and Design NOW for the Winter 2027 semester are due no later than October 19, 2026.

Please submit your application to Dean of Fine Arts, Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch, by email to Sarah Hilliard at [email protected], and include in the subject line “Application for Sessional Instruction”. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, previous teaching evaluations (if applicable), up to three (3) letters of reference, and a letter of application, indicating the desired area of instruction within the Faculty of Fine Arts. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

At the University of Lethbridge, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.

The Faculty of Fine Arts was gifted the Blackfoot name Piiksinaasin, Manifesting Beauty, by Dr. Leroy Little Bear, with the assistance of Elder Francis First Charger, in March 2024. Piiksinaasin, which means Manifesting Beauty, represents the Faculty of Fine Arts as a place where students create, explore and research, transforming the world around them through creative practice and critical thinking. The name reflects the Faculty’s long-standing support of Indigenous arts and creative initiatives and exemplifies the work done to advance reconciliation and decolonization.

Please submit your application to Dean of Fine Arts, Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch, by email to Sarah Hilliard at [email protected], and include in the subject line “Application for Sessional Instruction”.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, previous teaching evaluations (if applicable), up to three (3) letters of reference, and a letter of application, indicating the desired area of instruction within the Faculty of Fine Arts.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.