Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

★ Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.

★ Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.

★ Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

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The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) School of Arts and Education is seeking a versatile Visual Arts Instructor specializing in teaching 3D courses for a full-time Probationary position starting on August 7, 2024. Continuation in this position is contingent upon favorable evaluations and budget allocations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate-level 3D courses in Visual Art, providing guidance to students, assisting in recruitment events, participating in critique sessions, serving on program and RDP committees, and actively contributing to and engaging in Red Deer Polytechnic’s Visual Art program and the broader community’s dynamic visual art scene.

The candidate will contribute to our tradition of excellence in studio art and demonstrate proficiency in and sensitivity to material choices, methods, techniques, technologies, and the tools of visual art through experiential learning.

Applicants with 3 years (15 studio courses) worth of teaching credit will be given preference.

Primary duties include teaching first and second-year 3D Foundation and Sculpture courses, with potential opportunities to teach in areas such as Ceramics, 2D Foundations, Creativity, Professional Practice, 2D Art and Technology.

Additional expertise in other studio areas, introductory Art History, or curriculum development will be valued.

Applicants are requested to include the following items in their portfolio:

• Artist CV

• Cover Letter

• Digital Portfolio of up to 20 examples of artistic work

• Digital Portfolio of 5-10 student works

• Teaching Philosophy

• Research/Creative Practice Statement

• List of references (3 professional references)

• Links to any relevant videos or sound files (optional)

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ who meet the qualifications of this position to apply.

BFA or equivalent plus relevant experience in a post-secondary context.

Position is on-campus in Red Deer.

MFA with 3 years of Studio Experience (15+ Studio Courses) as Instructor.

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic is guided by the foundational statements in our 2030 Strategic Plan

Our purpose is simple: To inspire, educate, and mentor our community of learners. We collaborate to provide diverse experiential learning opportunities for our highly skilled learners. We empower innovators and creators for impact. Our growth will be realized through quality of life and the reciprocal benefits for our stakeholders.

Our vision is to be a resourceful polytechnic, unbound by tradition. We are bold. We are resilient. We are more than applied. We will lead the transformation of post-secondary education by becoming more innovative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable with people at our core. Red Deer Polytechnic must be the best choice for our learners, our clients, our employees, and our communities, resulting in growth and readiness for the future.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Review of applications will begin two weeks from posting. Applications already received at that time will be given priority consideration.

Applicants are requested to include the following items in their portfolio:

• Artist CV

• Cover Letter

• Digital Portfolio of up to 20 examples of artistic work

• Digital Portfolio of 5-10 student works

• Teaching Philosophy

• Research/Creative Practice Statement

• List of references (3 professional references)

• Links to any relevant videos or sound files