SESSIONAL FACULTY-WINTER 2025- IARTS 2CP3 - INTROD

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

The School of the Arts invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2024-2025 academic session.

Applications to be directed to: Dr. Stephanie Springgay, Director

Department Contact: Rose Mannarino, Academic Department Manager - mannari@mcmaster.ca           

Course Name(s)/Number(s):  IARTS 2CP3 - Introduction to Critical Curatorial Perspectives

Term:  Winter 2025 (January 6 to April 8, 2025) (Exam Period: April 10 to 26, 2025)

Number of Section(s) Available: 1           

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location: PGCLL B131

Projected Enrollment: 75

Projected TA Support: N/A

Wage Rate: $8,056.37                   

Schedule: Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Time(s) and location(s) are subject to change according to timetable updates.

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

An introduction to the theory, practice, and ethics of curating in galleries, museums, artist-run centres and community arts organizations. Emphasis will be on anti-racist, decoloniality, and anti-oppressive practices, ethics, and contexts. Students will learn specialized knowledge, resources, and methodologies and examine professional and academic responsibilities within curatorial work. Some foundational scholarship on the history of modern museums will be introduced to ground the critical analysis and applications.

Three hours; one term

Required Qualifications:

Professional and educational background in the field; MFA or PhD (or near completion) or equivalent professional experience; a commitment to incorporating principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience teaching at the university level. 

Applications should be submitted by the closing date in one (1) PDF file by applying online via the McMaster Academic Careers website. https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/

Please submit the following by the closing date:

1. A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be taught. 
2. A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).  Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24056).
4. Names and contact information of two references. Reference letters are not required.
5. Please send all materials in one PDF document.                            

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs.