Position description
The Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University invites applications to teach FINA 2511 (Photography II) for the winter term (January to April 2026), as a stipendiary (part-time) position. This course is designed as a continuation of FINA 2501 (Photography I) and focuses on black and white analogue processes, printing, lighting studio, portfolio development as well as an introduction to black and white digital workflow. The anticipated enrolment is 15 students. This course involves 6 contact hours of class time per week.
Our facilities include: B&W and colour film processing, B&W analogue darkrooms, digital lab, 30” Chromira digital C-Type printer, 44” Canon inkjet printer, flatbed scanners, Flextight scanners, full lighting studio, as well as equipment for sign out including a wide selection of analogue cameras (from pinhole to 8x10”) and a small selection of DSLRs.
Candidates should have a completed Master of Fine Arts degree, a strong commitment to and experience with teaching at the undergraduate level, a strong dedication to their studio practice, and a current exhibition/publication record. An informed awareness of contemporary critical discourse in fine arts and visual culture as well as the ability to incorporate critical theory into studio courses at all levels is required. Experience with digital and time-based media is an asset.
Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a digital portfolio with up to 20 examples of creative work, relevant support material including a teaching portfolio, and the names of two references, submitted as a single PDF.
Part-time Appointments At Mount Allison University Can Hold Up To 4 Stipend Positions Over Two Terms, Therefore, Applicants Are Welcome To Apply For More Than One Stipend Position At The Pierre Lassonde School Of Fine Arts. Review Of Complete Applications Will Begin On April 25, 2025, And Will Continue Until The Position Is Filled. Applications Should Be Sent To
Leah Garnett, Chair, Fine Arts Search Committee
Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts
Mount Allison University
152 Main Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1B3
(506) 364-2490 finearts@mta.ca
Mount Allison is a highly respected small undergraduate institution. With 15 full and part-time faculty and technical staff and approximately 130 students, the Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts offers a BFA and BA with Majors and Minors in Studio and Art History, and Minors in Museum and Curatorial Studies. The School of Fine Arts is located in the Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts, a purpose-built facility on the Mount Allison campus. An important support to the School on campus is the Owens Art Gallery, with a program of contemporary and historical exhibitions and visiting artists’ presentations.
