Professor, Advanced Special Effects Makeup (Part-Time Temporary)

Sheridan College; Oakville; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheridan College is seeking a part-time professor for the Advanced Special Effects Makeup Program at the Trafalgar campus. You will teach courses including Advanced Special Effects Makeup: Product Knowledge and Safety Solutions; Molding and Casting; Immersive Production and Placement, with emphasis on equity, diversity, and decolonization in teaching.

You will foster an inclusive learning environment, guide student assessments, and collaborate with a cross-disciplinary faculty to prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years related professional experience.
• Experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is an asset.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering course curriculum in classroom with clear objectives and evaluation.
• Ensuring curricula are current and reflect best practices.
• Tutoring and academic counselling while evaluating progress.
• Creating an inclusive learning environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Defining and validating learning outcomes and assessment strategies.
• Developing multi-media instruction and integrating technology.
• Attending periodic faculty meetings.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

EDI-D commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sheridan Is Looking For Outstanding Individuals To Join Our Faculty Team In The Advanced Special Effects Makeup Program. This Program Offers Students An Opportunity To Use Specialized Products And Equipment To Sculpt, Mold, Cast And Finish Their Creations While Gaining a Strong Understanding Of The Inner Workings Of The Media Industry And The Styles, Trends, And New Developments That Are Shaping Its Future. We Are Looking For a Part-time Professor Who Can Demonstrate a Commitment To EDI-D (equity, Diversity, Inclusion And Decolonization) In Their Teaching Or Professional Practice For The Following Courses

• COSM50009 Advanced Special Effects Makeup: Product Knowledge and Safety Solutions - to view the course outline, click HERE
• COSM56048 Molding & Casting for the Special Effects Makeup Artist – to view the course outline, click HERE
• COSM57985 Immersive Production and Placement – to view the course outline, click HERE

Sheridan professors are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering course curriculum in classroom, which includes ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques;
• Ensuring that course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the professional/program discipline;
• Tutoring and academic counselling of students, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within the course;
• Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles.;
• Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes and designing appropriate strategies and tools for assessing student learning;
• Developing individualized instruction and multi-media presentations and incorporating technology into the learning process where applicable;
• Attending periodic faculty meetings;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others and contributing to the advancement of your field.

You respect equity and diversity and value participating in and creating safe and inclusive environments at work and in the 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 and adapt to change while using your problem-solving skills to support each student’s unique needs appropriately and effectively.

The Successful Candidate(s) Will Also Meet The Following Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is strongly preferred;
• Applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to EDI-D (equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization) in their teaching or professional practice will be given preference;
• Minimum of 3-5 years related professional experience;
• Experience in teaching at the post-secondary level or equivalent is an asset (e.g., professional development workshops);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.

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 / Film, Television and Journalism

Campus Location: Trafalgar

Reference #: J0826-0551

Employee Group: Non-full-time Faculty

Salary Range: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience

Start Date: September 8, 2026

Application Deadline: Until Filled

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Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

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