Aesthetics & Art History - Candidate Pool (Winter 2027)

Dawson College; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson College in Montreal invites applications for a qualified Art History educator to teach a broad range of courses from pre-history to the present and to connect students with Montreal's rich arts institutions.

In addition to teaching, the role includes participation in pedagogical days, departmental meetings, student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions and the year-end Graduate Exhibition, and other department-related administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History or equivalent.
• Professional standing in art history with museum education or published work.
• College-level teaching experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of regional/chronological art historical frameworks.
• Knowledge of critical topics in art history (Indigenous art, gender, modernism).
• Broad knowledge of art historical methods and approaches.
• Ability to teach pre-historical, historical, and contemporary art.
• Introductory knowledge of design history or willingness to acquire.
• Knowledge of Montreal's major institutions, artist-run centers, and spaces.
• Excellent English communication skills, with French teaching possibly required.

Responsibilities

• In addition to regular teaching responsibilities, participate in pedagogical days and department meetings.
• Support student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition.
• Perform other department-related administrative duties.

Skills

English communication

Teaching ability

Knowledge of art history methods

Ability to teach wide range of courses

Knowledge of Montreal art institutions

French teaching may be required

Education

Master's degree in Art History or equivalent

Job description

Job description and tasks

We offer a diverse range of courses, from survey courses covering pre-history to the contemporary period, to more specific topics in the field of Art History, to the Design Arts. We have both a chronological and thematic approach to the study of Art History, and believe in the importance of introducing students to the numerous arts institutions that Montreal has to offer. We encourage diverse pedagogical approaches and creative methods for student engagement.

In addition to regular teaching responsibilities, the role also includes:

• Involvement in pedagogical days organized by the College
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Involvement in student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition.
• Performing other department related administrative duties

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History or equivalent;
• Professional standing in the field of art history: experience in museum education or other institutional work, published articles, papers, books, or other critical/theoretical work;
• Teaching experience at the College level an asset;
• Knowledge of different regional and chronological art historical frameworks;
• Knowledge of a range of critical issues and special topics within art history (for example, Indigenous art and art history, gender and art history, theories of modernism, etc.);
• Broad knowledge of art historical methods and approaches;
• Ability to teach a wide variety of courses within the discipline including pre-historical, historical, and contemporary art;
• Introductory knowledge of design history or willingness to acquire it;
• Knowledge of major institutions, artist-run centers, and art spaces in Montreal;
• Excellent English communication skills essential;
• Teaching in the French language may be required.

Comments

Dawson College adheres to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Dawson College is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Dawson College, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.