Arts Offres d'emploi - Innisfil, ON

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Liberal Arts, we are looking for a Sessional Faculty member to join our department to teach ARTS 103 - Perspectives on Indigenous Arts. You will take ownership of delivering course material and assessing student performance. You will take pride in aligning your teaching with our mission of championing student success and engaging a diverse student classroom.

Sessional Faculty is required to work on-site at the Toronto Campus located at 460 Yonge Street beginning July 7, 2025. Each session is 11 weeks long with classes running between 9am - 9pm, Monday to Saturday.

What's in it for you

Impact. This is a rare opportunity to incorporate university-level course delivery with other professional or academic commitments. We are a progressive, private university disrupting education, and you will be an invaluable player bringing to light highly valued, relevant, and purposeful course content. This is a chance to align your academic and professional experience and lived knowledge to deliver best-in-class courses to a national and international student body.

Recognition and career development. Yorkville is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. This is a visibly impactful, reputation-building role with real-world impact, focused on meeting the diverse needs of students, disrupting traditional programming, and nurturing collaboration. You will have the option to develop and deliver courses in other areas that you hold a post-graduate degree. You want to join a place that inspires change, supports faculty and students in their journey, and continuously innovates.

As our new Sessional Faculty, you will :

• Create a positive learning experience. You will deliver exceptional course material in your area of expertise. You will implement inclusive teaching practices that anticipate, value, and respond to diverse learner needs and experiences. You will evaluate learning using a variety of effective assessment mechanisms. You will use the University’s LMS Brightspace, classroom technologies and other digital resources to support teaching and learning.
• Support student success. You will offer academic advice and guidance to students by holding regular office hours to support learning outcomes. You will provide timely, constructive feedback and responses to correspondence.
• Expand your knowledge. You will engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development, leveraging information from various sources, including student evaluations of learning, to identify areas for growth as an educator. You will contribute to and learn from interactions within and outside of your department, participating in meetings and events as needed.
• Leverage expertise. You will collaborate cross-functionally with academic and student services, teaching and learning design, program leadership, and student services to meet our high delivery and evaluation standards and ensure the integrity of the learning experience.
• Contribute to our growth as an exceptional post-secondary institution. You will work with administrators and colleagues to advance your academic area and enhance the Yorkville community. You will contribute to promoting core values, distinctive capabilities and a positive culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness. You will uphold the integrity of academic and university policies and comply with provincial and federal legislation.

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Why work at Yorkville University?

Compensation : $4,250 CAD per course. Each semester is 11 weeks long with the Faculty working 6-10 hours a week, including preparation time.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process :

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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