3D Animation Lab Instructor, Faculty of Arts

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Competition ID:
4015

Internal Closing Date:
April 18, 2025

External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

# of Openings:
6

Salary Information:
13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:
Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):
5.5-16.5



We are currently seeking a 3D Animation Lab Instructor, Faculty of Arts to join our Faculty of Arts team.

Job Overview

This position reports to the Divisional Business Manager and works in collaboration with the Department Chair/Coordinator, instructors, and a team of Lab Instructors.

The Lab Instructor assists the Faculty of Arts with overall course delivery in designated departments by assuming responsibility for reviewing material with students, student guidance and assessment (including participation in the class and lab component of any course). In addition to instructing students on lab procedures and the use of lab equipment, the Lab Instructor researches, conduct experiments, and introduces new materials, equipment and procedures to advance the program. The Lab Instructor may support any program or course offered by the relevant department(s).

The class and lab assignments and learning objectives will be provided by the instructor. Standard and prescribed industry practices will be created in collaboration between instructors, Lab Instructors, and students. Using these, Lab Instructors are expected to perform their duties with a minimum of managerial supervision and work effectively with other Lab Instructors, faculty members, student mentors, the KPU community, and the Entertainment Arts industry.

Due to the expertise required in this role and varied class times the hours per week, hours of work, and days of work will all depend on the successful candidate’s availability and assigned courses.

Education Experience

Graduation from a 2-year Entertainment Arts program within the past five years is required.
Experience tutoring and working with students is an asset
Proven junior industry-level proficiency regarding current technology and software used in the Entertainment Arts program(s)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Experience working collaboratively as an effective team player.
Proven ability to take initiative when working both independently and as part of a team.
Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to meet deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions, and determine when to seek advice.
Experience developing, planning, and administering systems and/or projects.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Experience in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, consulting with stakeholders, and implementing effective solutions.
Proven ability to think innovatively and creatively to implement new systems and procedures. Evaluate their effectiveness.
Experience in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
Proven ability to quickly learn new software and equipment as needed.
Proven ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and resolve conflicts.
Experience to providing guidance, training, and instruction to others.
Demonstrated innovation and change-management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills is required.
Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality is required.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:5+pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.


Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Read more