Employment Opportunity

Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory

Winter 2012 Sessional Lectureships: ARTH

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time Sessional lectureships for the 2012 Winter Session in the teaching of the following Art History courses:

Term 1:

ARTH 251  001 Aspects of Asian Art

ARTH 360  001The Rise of Literati Painting in China: 1100 – 1700

For more details on courses please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2012&sesscd=W for scheduled lecture times. A minimum of a M.A. in Art History is required and preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary teaching experience and a record that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants from both inside and outside UBC are encouraged. Applicants should include with their letter of application a c.v. which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all post-secondary courses taught including name, length, credit value, and teaching responsibilities; a sample course syllabus; evidence of teaching effectiveness; two confidential letters of reference mailed directly to the Department from the referees. Applicants should send application materials to:

Art History Sessional Search Committee

University of British Columbia

Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory

403 – 6333 Memorial Road

Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1

Deadline: August 30th 2012 4:30pm

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

All positions are subject to funding and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Faculty Members.” The current minimum salary is $5,970 per 3-credit course. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.