Sheridan is looking for an outstanding individual to join our faculty for Degree Level teaching in our Bachelor of Craft & Design – Industrial Design program within the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design.

The ideal candidate to lead the Sheridan College, Industrial Design program Bachelor of Arts (BA) would possess a unique blend of visionary leadership, extensive industry experience, and a passion for education. With a proven track record of successful leadership in academia and the design industry, this candidate would bring a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of industrial design, coupled with a commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence among students and faculty. Their strong connections within the design industry would ensure valuable opportunities for students, including internships, collaborations, and post-graduation employment prospects. Additionally, their pedagogical expertise and dedication to student success would create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students are empowered to realize their full potential. With a keen focus on curriculum development, resource management, and continuous improvement, this candidate would uphold the program's reputation for excellence while driving innovation and growth to meet the demands of the ever-changing design industry landscape.

Moreover, as a Champion of Hands-On Learning, this ideal candidate is a dedicated proponent, practitioner, and demonstrator of hands-on learning approaches in industrial design education. They acknowledge the significance of tactile and heuristic experiences in the design process and ardently promote the utilization of physical prototyping, sketching, and model-making as essential components of the curriculum. By integrating these hands-on techniques, they foster creativity and problem-solving skills among students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the design industry. This individual's commitment to hands-on learning enriches the educational experience, providing students with practical skills and insights that complement theoretical knowledge, thus shaping them into versatile and competent designers ready to excel in the dynamic world of industrial design.

What You’ll be Doing

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, School and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines;
• Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning;
• Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.

Professors also ensure that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques; provide individual tutoring and academic counselling; and evaluate student progress/achievement within assigned courses.

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 have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

You are an agile individual with an ability to respond and adapt to change while using your problem-solving skills to most appropriately and effectively support each student’s unique needs.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field required; or equivalent combination of education in a related field and extensive professional experience.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry.
• Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment
• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience

Who We Are:

Sheridan's Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design (FAAD) is Canada's largest art school. Internationally recognized for our outstanding programs, we train performers, animators, filmmakers, designers and artists to realize the full potential of their talents. FAAD embraces equity, diversity and inclusion for all its community members, including learners, instructors, and staff, and recognizes and aims to reconcile historic and systemic barriers. This is an integral part of FAAD’s charter of values.

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centered environment where students can develop to their full potential.

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
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position | Fully on-site
Employee Group: Faculty
Type of Vacancy: This is a replacement position
Hours: Professors may teach between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm
Start Date: Fall 2026
Salary Range: $73,079 - $126,689 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)
Application Details: Please submit your resume and cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
Interested candidates may submit the following:

• A description of past experiences in working in the field of art education and community art
• A current resume and a letter briefly outlining your experience, qualifications and teaching philosophy

Interviews may be conducted online or on campus. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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