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Description The School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following course(s) in Spring 2026. Lectures for the spring 2026 term run from May 4 to June 15, and lectures for the summer 2026 term run from June 29 to August 12; however, some course offerings may run for three weeks rather than six weeks. Individual course dates are noted below; please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERING IS TENTATIVE, PENDING FUNDING AND SUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS. SCPA Topics in Inter-Arts Collaborations (Community Arts Activation) LEC 01 LAB B01 Course Dates: May 4 - May 25, 2026 Monday through Friday 9:00-12:00 Course Description: This course will provide students with a hands-on introduction to Theatre for Young Audiences. Students will be introduced to creative practices for meaningful audience engagement and interaction, as well as strategies for collaboration and co-creation with youth. Areas of emphasis will include directing with youth as well as principles of effective movement and clown performance. Students will also have the option of participating in a TYA public engagement opportunity with the Arts Commons in downtown Calgary. Required qualifications: MFA in Drama Experience teaching Theatre for Young Audiences at the post-secondary level Experience teaching acting, directing and movement for performance, as well as mask and clown at the post-secondary level An established record of directing in professional theatre Experience with BIPOC communities considered an asset Significant teaching experience and demonstrated ability to deliver curriculum at the post-secondary level with requisite theoretical and practical approaches Application Process: To apply to the above teaching opportunities, please submit your application documents (in pdf form) to the U of C Careers site, using the ''Apply Now'' link. In support of your application, please provide the following: Current CV (if the SCPA does not already have one on file) Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and Teaching evaluations (if available) If you have any questions, please contact Joelle Welling, Interim Director, by email at Application Deadline: February 4, 2026 Additional Information For salary information, please refer to TUCFA''s Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section and for Sessional Appointments. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii'' taa''poh''to''p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ( ). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here . About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada''s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada''s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada''s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit The university''s commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. About Calgary, Alberta Calgary is one of the world''s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world''s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour''s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.