Aesthetics & Art Hitory - Candidate Pool (Fall 2026)

Dawson College; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson College in downtown Montreal is seeking a teacher in Art History to deliver courses spanning pre-history to contemporary periods. The role emphasizes diverse pedagogical methods and active student engagement on a multicultural campus.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative department, contribute to departmental meetings, and participate in student-focused activities such as field trips and exhibitions. Teaching in English is essential; French instruction may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History or equivalent.
• Excellent English communication skills essential.
• Teaching in French may be required.
• Familiarity with diverse pedagogical approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of Art History courses (pre-history to contemporary).
• Participate in departmental meetings and pedagogical days.
• Involve students in field trips, competitions, and exhibitions.
• Perform department-related administrative duties.

Skills

English communication

French language ability

Pedagogical flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in Art History

Job description

Would you like to be part of a stimulating teaching environment located in a city-center campus with a multicultural student body?

Applying to the Candidate Pool will keep your application on file for six (6) months. We may pre-screen candidates for temporary employment opportunities that arise.

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.

For more information on the College, the discipline/department or programs offered, please refer to our website.