Flexible Learning Faculty, Technical Arts

Job details
Pay
$81.30–$121.+6 an hour
Job type
Part-time
 
Location
3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Designated paid holidays
Extended health care
 
Full job description
BCIT’s School of Business + Media is seeking a temporary, part-time, Flexible Learning Faculty to teach courses in Technical Arts.

Duties & Responsibilities
These courses begin with an introduction to Houdini, covering the fundamentals of the software and its node-based workflow. As the courses progress, the focus shifts to dynamic simulations, including particles, rigid bodies, fluids, and pyro effects, giving students hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation tools.
TECA 6300 – Visual Scripting
TECA 5300 – Game Art Assets
TECA 5400 – Effects and Dynamics

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma or degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years of production experience in 3D animation, VFX or gaming.
Demonstrated industry success and appropriate current experience using Houdini.
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 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.+6 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
Flexible Learning Faculty

Department 2
SOBM Digital Arts Media & Design

Campus Location
CARI Building

Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Job Status
Flexible Learning

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Start Date
11/08/2025

Anticipated End Date
05/24/2026

Competition Information
Competition Number
25FSA63+

Competition Open Date
06/28/2025

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?
Yes
 
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