Sheridan is looking for an outstanding individual to join our faculty to teach Painting in the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design in the Art and Art History Program, a joint program between Sheridan and the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Sheridan seeks a part-time professor to teach a one-semester section of Painting 1 FAS145H on Tuesdays from 6-9 PM and on Thursdays from 6-9 PM (six hours each week) over the thirteen-week winter session, January 12, through to April 8, 2027.
In Painting 1, students explore the use of painting to investigate contemporary approaches to the production of artwork. Students work with a variety of traditional and experimental painting materials and techniques to develop their understanding of and facility with current painting practices. Students examine the systems and conventions of painting through discussions, workshops, critiques, and assignments. Students are introduced to a variety of critical and thematic concerns of artists working within these fields, discourses surrounding their production, and the larger cultural implications of their work.
Professors ensure that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques; provide individual tutoring and academic counselling; and evaluate student progress/achievement within assigned courses.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Demonstrating a range of painting techniques and painting support construction;
- Assisting students to discuss creative direction, assessing initial sketch ideas and helping students with strategies for working in acrylic paint;
- Presenting brief slide discussion/lectures to contextualize the projects in terms of the histories of painting and to elaborate a range of contemporary possibilities;
- Introducing peer critiques and assisting students to learn how to critically assess one another’s work;
- Selecting appropriate readings to support curriculum;
- Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines;
- Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;
- Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning;
- Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to
anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.
You are fully engaged with the
contemporary art community.
You are a
student-centered individual with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.
You are an
agile individual with an ability to respond to change, adapt and seek improvements while applying principles of
creative problem solving to most appropriately and effectively support each student’s unique needs.
The Successful Candidate Will Also Meet The Following Requirements
- Master of Fine Arts degree (preferred)
- Experience in teaching at the post-secondary level preferred.
- Ability to teach traditional and contemporary painting within a fine-art context at the first year level.
- An informed view of contemporary painting practices, issues and criticism, as well as pluralistic approach to contemporary art making.
- Knowledge of a wide range of painting media, with a focus on acrylics, which are introduced at the first-year level.
- Strong network of contacts with other professionals, galleries and employers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.
- Knowledge of online learning management software: Sheridan professors use Slate (D2L Brightspace) to augment in-class course learning.
Interested Candidates May Submit The Following
- Fifteen (15) digital images of your artwork and ten (10) images of your students’ artwork. (jpeg format, maximum 1024 x 768 pixels, posted to Flickr). Link must be provided.
- Ten (10) minutes of a combination of sound or video files instead of, or in addition to, digital still images may be submitted by artists working in installation, video, audio, performance or electronic media in relation to painting. Submit audio or video files to either Vimeo or YouTube. Link must be provided.
- A list of images, video and sound files that you are submitting. Digital image files must be numbered and titled, and correspond to the support material list (e.g. 01.title.jpg). For each artwork on the list, include date, title, medium and dimensions (height x width, specify in. or cm).
- A current resume outlining your exhibition history and teaching experience, and a letter briefly outlining your teaching philosophy in relation to contemporary painting as either a PDF or MSWord attachment no later than November 17, 2026.
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan,
Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position | On-site
Reference #: J1026-0882
Employee Group: Part-Time Teaching
Hourly Rate: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Hours/Week: 6
Start Date: January 2027
Application Deadline: November 17, 2026
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