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Faculty, New Media Design and Web Development

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Position Information

Position Title Faculty, New Media Design and Web Development
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 School of Business + Media: Digital Arts, Media and Design department is seeking highly talented, motivated and qualified professionals to becometemporary, part-time Instructors for the New Media Design and Web Development diploma.

These temporary, part-time positions will range from 0.2 FTE to 0.8 FTE hours based on department needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
BCIT’s Digital Arts, Media and Design offers a range of programs in the areas of Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics.

The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, team-oriented professionals with broad, practical knowledge within the Web and Mobile industry. We are seeking individuals who are committed to quality and innovation in meeting our students’ needs and who value the importance of teamwork in the workplace. The successful applicants may expect to be assigned courses across a range of areas related to our Web and Mobile programs, and must have a strong commitment to teaching and interacting with students, an ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and an interest in developing and delivering quality curriculum, for an industry that’s fast changing.

Applicants with teaching experience and industry expertise in the following range of instructional areas will be given preference (please check the BCIT website for course specific information for the New Media Design and Web Development diploma):

  • Digital Photography
  • Web Services and File Management
  • Web Technologies
  • New Media Communications
  • Graphic Design for New Media
  • Storytelling for New Media
  • Photoshop for New Media
  • Law and New Media
  • Information Architecture
  • Mobile Web
  • Social Media Networking
  • Project Management for New Media
  • Illustration for New Media
  • Animation for New Media
  • Web Scripting
  • UI/UX Strategy
  • Video Storytelling
  • Web Design and Interaction
  • Interactive Portfolio Development
  • Motion Graphics for New Media
  • New Technologies
  • Web Scripting
  • Digital Layouts and Interactive Media
  • App Development Strategy
  • New Media Marketing
  • Enterprise for New Media
  • New Media Operations
  • Online Store
  • Quality Assurance for Interactive Media


NOTE: As part of your application, please note the specific instructional areas from the list above for which you have teaching experience and industry expertise.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma or degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years of experience in New Media Design and Web Development.
  • Demonstrated industry success and appropriate and current experience and skills in the instructional areas noted above.
  • Experience in post-secondary teaching and student evaluation skills, over a range of instructional areas noted above.
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication and interaction skills, both oral and written.
  • Flexible, creative and enthusiastic presentation approach and ability to deliver interactive and experiential sessions.
  • Demonstrated teamwork abilities in a collaborative working environment.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

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


BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. 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 Salary Range: $63,150 - $110,238 per annum.
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
School/Service Area SoB Digital Arts
Campus Location Downtown campus
Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 04/22/2024
Anticipated End Date 08/31/2024
Competition Information

Competition Number 24FSA435
Competition Open Date 03/13/2024
Competition Close Date 08/31/2024
Open Until Filled?
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/8206

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
    • I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.
  4. All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
  5. Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents