Professor, Media, Motion, and the Body iXD (Part-Time)

Job title:

Professor, Media, Motion, and the Body iXD (Part-Time)

Company

Sheridan College

Job description

Sheridan College is seeking an experienced and dynamic part-time faculty member to teach Interaction Design: Media, Motion, and the Body (DESN22848) in the Bachelor of Interaction Design program. This course explores the intersection of physical computing, media, time, and motion, and its applications in interaction design.Course Overview:Students in this course will learn how to leverage computational media, sensors, and physical computing to solve interaction design challenges. The course combines lectures, discussions, hands-on studio projects, and critical feedback to develop students’ computational literacy and ability to integrate digital and physical spaces in design projects.Key Learning Outcomes:

• Solve interaction design problems using physical and digital tools.
• Write and modify computer scripts for interactive design.
• Analyze design opportunities with physical computing elements.
• Integrate sound, motion, and data in interaction design projects.
• Apply appropriate health and safety protocols in a maker space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering lectures, leading in-class discussions, and guiding hands-on studio work;
• Evaluating student projects and providing ongoing feedback;
• Fostering a collaborative learning environment;
• Adhere to Sheridan’s academic policies, including deadlines for assignments and respectful behavior;
• Attending periodic faculty meetings.

About YouYou have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Media Arts, or a related field;
• Industry experience in physical computing, 3D design, and interaction design;
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Arduino, Processing, p5.js);
• Demonstrated ability to integrate physical and digital spaces in design solutions;
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.

Who We AreEvery 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 ( ), 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.

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Other DetailsFaculty/Department: Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design
Campus Location: Trafalgar (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position | Fully on-site
Reference #: J1024-0148
Employee Group: Part-Time Teaching
Salary Range: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Start Date: January 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filledSheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.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+.Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact .You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

Expected salary

Location

Oakville, ON

Job date

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:29:03 GMT

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