Sessional Instructors, Department of Design - Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications

Competition Number: 26.06.125
Category: Sessional Instructor
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
Closing Date: A review of applications will begin June 23, 2026, and continue until suitable candidates are found.

The Department of Design in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications at MacEwan University has an ongoing need for sessional instructors to teach courses in Visual Communication Design and Digital Experience Design (User Experience Design) for the upcoming academic year. 

Specifically, we are seeking candidates who have the ability to teach in one or more of the following courses:

• DESN 120 Design Software I
• DESN 231 Typography II
• DESN 240 Intro to Digital Experience Design
• DESN 246 Game Design
• DESN 310 Design Studio III
• DESN 340 Web Design and Development I
• DESN 344 Interaction Design I
• DESN 380 Design Research
• DESN 442 Information Architecture

Please visit the department’s website for a list of available courses: MacEwan University, Department of Design

Qualifications

You must hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline or related fields, though a terminal degree in design is preferred; however, applicants with Bachelor of Design degree and commensurate field or industry experience and expertise will be considered. Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset. 

You should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Include a list of courses you are qualified to teach and indicate during which terms (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer) you would be available. It is recommended that you also include your portfolio of professional work (PDF or link to website). 

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees. 

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Aldo Ruiz, Chair, Department of Design, ruiza@macewan.ca.

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. 

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This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement. 

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