Course instructor

Closes: October 16, 2023

Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.

Course description: Trends in the history of European animated film, focusing on Central and Eastern European cinematic traditions. Aesthetics of animated image and peculiarities of animation as an art form. Films are analyzed in their artistic, cultural and political contexts. Taught in English, English subtitles.

Please note that as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in-person.

Start Date

January 1, 2024

Department

Office of the Principal and Vice-President

Compensation

$8,489.50

How to Apply

[email protected]

Terms

Headline: Winter 2024 BMS401H1S: Advanced Topics in Book & Media Cultures: Animated Film in Europe

Posting date: September 15, 2023

Closing date: 11:59 pm on October 16, 2023

Number of positions: 1

Title/position: Course instructor

Qualifications:
PhD and established research expertise or equivalent professional experience in the field of animated European film is strongly preferred. University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching, is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Evidence of active research interests in the field of animation art and Russian cinema and of ability to mentor students in research projects is required.

Brief description of duties:
Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.

Course description: Trends in the history of European animated film, focusing on Central and Eastern European cinematic traditions. Aesthetics of animated image and peculiarities of animation as an art form. Films are analyzed in their artistic, cultural and political contexts. Taught in English, English subtitles.

Please note that as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in-person.

Salary: $8,489.50

Estimated course enrolment: 45

Estimated TA support: 25 hours

Class schedule: Fridays: 10-1pm.

Dates of appointment: January 1, 2024, to May 10, 2024.

Application process:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating expertise in the area covered by this course, and the names of two referees to:

University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal

email: [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview candidates if necessary.

Disclaimer:
Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or [email protected]