Faculty, Digital Arts, Media and Design
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Marketing & Communications, Design
CAD 65,045-113,545 / year
Posted on Jun 14, 2025
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Faculty, Digital Arts, Media and Design |
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| 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 is seeking two (2) temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE) Faculty, Digital Arts, Media and Design. The Digital Arts, Media and Design department within the School of Business + Media offers a range of programs in the areas of Communication and Graphics, Web and Mobile, and Animation and Gaming. We are currently seeking temporary, part-time instructors for newly created positions in our one-year Bachelor of Creative Industries launching in September 2025. The Bachelor of Creative Industries (BCI) program’s aim is to prepare students with knowledge and applied skills in three core areas: creativity, technology, and business. Designed for those ready to tackle complex challenges, this program equips students with the skills and vision to drive meaningful change. Industry experts guide students through advanced research and production tactics, demystifying current industry processes and helping them forecast future trends across creative sectors. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic leaders with practical and applied knowledge as creative technology professionals, with demonstrated entrepreneurship and management skills. 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. Courses include:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: We ask that you review BCIT’s 2025 Strategic Commitments and include a resume, and a cover letter which answers the following questions:
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| Duties & Responsibilities | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The hiring committee is seeking an industry expert with a passion for teaching and learning and strong commitment to ensuring students develop applied skills and specialized knowledge. Applicants should have a minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in a Senior Manager, Director or equivalent-level role and 10 years of relevant and current industry-level professional experience in Digital Design, Engineering, Production, Creative Direction, or similar creative technology-related skills. The successful applicant can expect to be assigned courses across a range of instructional areas within the Bachelor of Creative Industries 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. Applicants with teaching experience and industry expertise in the following range of instructional areas will be given preference:
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| Qualifications | QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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| Additional Information | Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
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 | 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 |
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| Department 2 | SOBM Digital Arts Media & Design |
| Campus Location | Downtown campus |
| Bargaining Unit | BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA) |
| Job Status | Temporary |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Part-Time |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Anticipated Start Date | 08/18/2025 |
| Anticipated End Date | 12/19/2025 |
Competition Information
| Competition Number | 25FSA631 |
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| Competition Open Date | 06/14/2025 |
| Competition Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled? | Yes |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9598 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-2
- 3-5
- 6-9
- 10+
- * 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
- * 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
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter