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Faculty, 3D Animation 4

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

USD 65,045-113,545 / year
Posted on Mar 25, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Faculty, 3D Animation 4
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 Digital Arts, Media and Design department within the School of Business + Media offers a range of programs in the areas of Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics. We are currently seeking a temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE) Instructor to teach full-time students in the Diploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation, from May to August 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities
The instructor assignment is for:

  • MDAA 4642 3D Animation 4 (20%)
    • Students will be introduced to the essentials of acting and characteristics to create 3D character animations. Students will examine the acting techniques for body language, facial animation, lip-sync, eye direction, emotions and expressions for animating 3D characters. Proper framing and camera movements will be explored. Students will practice the art of body mechanics, poses, actions and performance. Under the instructor’s supervision, students will shoot reference videos and pictures from different poses and performances, and then create a sequence.
We are seeking individuals who are highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed to quality and innovation in meeting our students’ needs, and who value the importance of teamwork in the workplace.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation, Game Art, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional industry experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in character animation, gameplay animation, or performance animation within the film, animation, or game development industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced character animation using Autodesk Maya, including blocking, refinement, and final polish workflows.
  • Strong understanding of performance animation techniques, including acting, body language, facial animation, lip sync, and emotional expression.
  • Experience creating dialogue-driven character performances, including facial acting, eye direction, and expressive character animation.
  • Demonstrated experience animating complex body mechanics, including action sequences and dynamic character movement.
  • Experience animating quadruped characters, including walk and run cycles.
  • Strong understanding of shot planning and staging, including camera framing, composition, and pacing for character-driven animation.
  • Experience working with reference-based animation workflows, including filming and analyzing live reference footage for animation.
  • Ability to guide students through animation blocking, iteration, and final polish suitable for professional demo reels.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide detailed animation critique and performance direction to help students refine acting choices and storytelling through animation.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students from a range of skill levels.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Previous post-secondary teaching or mentoring experience.
  • Demonstrated industry success with appropriate and current experience and skills in the entire 3D pipeline including: 3D Modeling, Animating, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering.
  • Experience in Redshift, Arnold, and Unreal Engine.
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, click here!

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 us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

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 $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 04/27/2026
Anticipated End Date 08/21/2026
Competition Information
Competition Number 26FSA036
Competition Open Date 03/25/2026
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10252

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * 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
  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. * 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.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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