Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2026 Spring-Summer Semester

Faculty:

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Academic Unit:

Département d’arts visuels \\ Department of Visual Arts

Course Title:

Dessin d'observation: principes fondamentaux - Drawing from life: Fundamentals

Course Code:

ART1900

Section:

A

Course Description:

English follows
Un cours bilingue d'initiation où les étudiants apprennent à dessiner basé sur leurs observations à l'aide de modèles vivants et autres sujets. En utilisant les médias traditionnels tels que carnet de croquis, feutres et fusain, et/ou tablettes et des applications de dessin électroniques, les étudiants pratiqueront la coordination oeil-main tout en apprenant les notions de base sur les proportions, la composition, l'illusion de la profondeur et l'espace, l'anatomie humaine, la lumière et l'ombre et de diverses techniques de dessin. Il s'agit d'un cours hybride, et aura une composante en ligne. Compétences passives en anglais sont essentielles puisque le cours se déroulera dans les deux langues officielles.
Nous tenons à rappeler aux candidats et candidates l'importance de s'assurer que TOUTES les expériences précédentes et qualifications pertinentes soient représentées dans le curriculum vitae. Les candidats et candidates doivent également soumettre un dossier visuel de travaux récents. Ces documents doivent être soumis à l'adresse courriel suivante: bafaadmin@uottawa.ca. Les liens électroniques sont également acceptés.

Ce cours sera proposé en personne.

A bilingual introductory class, where students learn to draw from observation using live models and other subjects. Using traditional media such as sketchpads, markers and charcoal, and/or tablets and electronic drawing applications, students will practice eye-hand coordination while learning basics about proportions, composition, the illusion of depth and space, human anatomy, light and shadow and various drawing techniques.

Passive competence in French are essential as the class is bilingual.
Applicants are reminded of the importance of ensuring that ALL prior experience and relevant credentials are reflected in the curriculum vitae. Applicants are asked to provide a visual record of recent works. These documents can be sent electronically to bafaadmin@uottawa.ca. Electronic file sharing links are also accepted.

This course will be offered in-person.

Posting limited to:

Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/03/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/04/07

Expected Enrolment:

120

Approval date:

2026/03/05

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

52

Hourly Rate:

Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

D

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English, Français | French

Competence in second language:

Active

Course Schedule:

Jeudi | Thursday 13:30-17:30 - -

Requirements:

Maîtrise en arts visuels ou l'équivalent. Pratique reconnue et dossier d'exposition en peinture, en dessin et en art contemporain. Expérience en enseignement post-secondaire. Une connaissance active de la plate-forme en ligne "BrightSpace" de l'Université d'Ottawa est requise. Expérience en dessin numérique serait un atout.

Established reputation and exhibition record in painting, drawing and in contemporary art. Teaching experience at post-secondary level. A working understanding of the University of Ottawa's online classroom BrightSpace is required. Experience in digital drawing would be an asset.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit, here for the OLBI unit, or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.