Faculty, Technical Arts (Flexible Learning)

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Position Title: Faculty, Technical Arts (Flexible Learning)

Who We Are

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Digital Arts, Media and Design department is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE) Faculty, Technical Arts (Flexible Learning). The Digital Arts, Media and Design department within the School of Business + Media offers a range of programs in the areas of Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics. This role will teach courses to full time students in the Advanced Diploma in Technical Arts from April to June, 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking an individual who is highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed to quality and innovation in meeting our students’ needs, and who values the importance of teamwork in the workplace. Applicants with teaching experience and industry expertise in scripting with Python will be given preference.

This coursework explores advanced object-oriented programming techniques in Python, building on foundational skills in scripting and data structures. Students will write scripts and expressions to control node attributes in 3D applications and establish connections between nodes to influence each other. Courses also cover creating pre- and post-render scripts to automate time-consuming tasks. Additionally, students will develop tools that streamline and enhance the modeling, texturing, shading, rigging, animation, and rendering processes at various stages of the production pipeline.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to script in Python.
2. Diploma or degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D production.
4. Ability to prepare, deliver and administer relevant and applied course material, including effective coaching and assessment of students, in a manner that promotes learner motivation and successful acquisition of skills and knowledge.
5. Excellent communication and interaction skills, both oral and written.
6. Flexible, creative and enthusiastic presentation approach and ability to deliver interactive and experiential sessions.
7. Demonstrated teamwork abilities in a collaborative working environment.

Desired Qualifications

1. Demonstrated industry success with extensive experience working in a 3D animation, gaming or VFX pipeline.
2. Experience with Control Rig in Unreal Engine.

Benefits – Why You’d Love Working With Us

1. Competitive pay
2. Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
3. Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
4. Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
5. Professional Development funds and resources
6. Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
7. Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
8. Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range: $81.30 to $121.96 per contact hour, inclusive of vacation and holiday pay. Additional Salary Information: Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Position Details

Posting Category: Faculty
Department: SOBM Digital Arts Media & Design
Campus Location: CARI Building
Bargaining Unit: BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status: Temporary Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: 05/04/2025
Anticipated End Date: 06/15/2025

Competition Information

Competition Number: 25FSA595
Competition Open Date: 03/08/2025
Competition Close Date: 04/18/2025
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting: https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9356

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents: