The Sheridan Interaction Design and Illustration program areas provide professional and academic education for students desiring careers in Interaction Design, Illustration, and related sub-disciplines. Our students benefit from our highly accomplished and diverse faculty who teach a broad range of courses that represent a wide array of technologies and disciplines.
We invite applications from qualified professionals for part-time teaching opportunities within the Honours Bachelor of Illustration and Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design programs.
We are seeking practicing designers and illustrators who bring contemporary industry experience, a strong professional portfolio, and the ability to mentor students in rigorous, studio-based learning environments. Courses may be assigned at foundational, intermediate, or senior levels depending on expertise. Programs included in this call:
Interaction Design Program - Website - Courses
Interaction Design courses explore user centered design, human computer interaction principles, digital interfaces, prototyping, and the design of responsive, interactive systems.
Potential teaching opportunities include:
Modeling and Materials – Explores physical and digital prototyping through 3D modeling, fabrication, and computational media to develop interactive design solutions
Narrative for Interaction Design – Focuses on integrating storytelling into interactive experiences, using narrative structures to shape user understanding, engagement, and behavior.
Interaction Design – Ideal Applicant Profile:
We are seeking practicing interaction designers with a strong contemporary portfolio and direct industry experience.
Ideal candidates will:
- Demonstrate expertise in interaction design practices, including UX/UI, prototyping, and the design of digital or physical interactive systems;
- Be able to mentor students in both conceptual thinking and technical execution, including research, iteration, and critique within a studio environment;
- Bring experience with industry-standard tools and workflows for prototyping, modeling, and interaction development (e.g., Figma, Arduino, Unity, fabrication tools, or similar);
- Demonstrate an understanding of how interaction design operates across contexts, including digital products, spatial experiences, and emerging technologies.
Illustration Program - Website - Courses
Illustration courses span material exploration, professional practice, and advanced portfolio development, preparing students for freelance, studio, and entrepreneurial careers.
Potential teaching opportunities include:
Illustration Disciplines 2: Visual Strategies – Develops advanced visual problem-solving through applied projects, integrating narrative, audience awareness, and professional illustration strategies.
Illustration Narrative – Explores visual storytelling through the integration of image and text, focusing on narrative structure, sequence, and audience-driven communication.
Illustration Workshop – Advanced portfolio development, cross-disciplinary approaches, emerging markets, campaign thinking, and professional presentation.
Illustration – Ideal Applicant Profile:
We are seeking practicing illustrators and creative entrepreneurs with a strong contemporary body of work and direct industry experience.
Ideal candidates will:
- Demonstrate expertise in traditional and/or mixed media practices, current illustration markets, and professional workflows;
- Be able to mentor students in both technical craft and conceptual development while facilitating rigorous studio critique;
- For professional practice courses, direct experience managing contracts, pricing, usage rights, negotiation, and client relationships is essential;
- Experience exhibiting, publishing, commissioning, art directing, or leading collaborative creative projects is considered an asset.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Selecting appropriate readings to support curriculum;
- 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.
About You
You 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.
You are a student-centered individual with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.
The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree and/or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Experience in teaching at the post-secondary level preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.
- Knowledge of online learning management software: Sheridan professors use Slate (D2L Brightspace) to augment in-class course learning.
- Depending on program or course needs there may be additional qualifications required.
Functional Expectations:
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
- Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations across campus.
Who We Are
Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 22,500 full-time and 18,500 continuing and part-time studies students every year on three campuses in three Ontario cities — Oakville, Brampton and Mississauga.
An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and around the world. Sheridan's 210,000+ alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of our society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and skilled trades.
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.
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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: Part-Time Teaching
Type of Vacancy: These are new positions
Hourly Rate: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Hours/Week: 1 – 6 hours
Start Date: Spring/Summer/Fall 2026
Application Details: Please submit your resume and cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: Posted until positions are filled
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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+.
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