Job Description

BCIT's

Digital Arts, Media and Design department

within the School of Business is seeking a

temporary, part-time (0.2

FTE

) Faculty

for our Animation and Gaming program. The Diploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation offers a range of programs in the areas of Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, team-oriented professional with broad, practical knowledge within the Digital Entertainment and Interactive industry. We are seeking an individual who is committed to quality and innovation in meeting our students' needs and who values the importance of teamwork in the workplace. The successful applicant can expect to be assigned the Lighting and Rendering 2 course within our 3DMAA program focused on Animation and Gaming and must have a strong commitment to teaching and interacting with students, an ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and interest in developing and delivering quality curriculum, for an industry that's fast changing.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

:

Diploma or degree in Animation, 3D Art, Digital Media, Visual Effects, or a closely related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Minimum five years of professional experience in 3D production with a focus on lighting, shading, rendering, scene optimization, and compositing. Senior-level or higher role experience within the 3D/visual-effects industry demonstrating leadership or technical mentorship. Strong technical proficiency with industry-standard 3d tools and workflows. Advanced Proficiency in Nuke, including 3D compositing, color grading, and integrating live-action with CG elements. Ability to troubleshoot lighting/rendering issues (e.g., noise, sampling, GI, passes, optimization). Ability to teach advanced lighting/rendering concepts such as: camera setup and effects, shaders, render passes and compositing, and industry standard presentation methods. Experience optimizing scenes for rendering and lighting for film and animation. Experience with asset presentation, camera moves, framing and sequencing for final portfolio pieces. Familiarity with current industry trends in lighting/rendering Demonstrated success in 3D production pipelines and current industry practices. Minimum five years of post-secondary teaching experience, including course design, delivery, and student assessment in art or animation-related subjects. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a focus on mentoring and motivating students. Flexible, creative, and collaborative teaching approach, capable of delivering engaging, hands-on, and experiential learning sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Provincial Instructor Diploma (or equivalent teaching certification).

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*
Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits,

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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.



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Salary Range

Salary Range: $65,045 - $113,545 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

Department 2

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

12/29/2025

Anticipated End Date

04/29/2026


Competition Information

Competition Number

25FSA677

Competition Open Date

11/01/2025

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes