Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation

British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology

CAD 69,006-120,460 / year

Posted on Jul 18, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation
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 7 temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE) Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation. 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.

Please indicate in your cover letter which course(s) you are interested in teaching. The following courses are available:
  • MDAA 1183 – Texturing 1
  • MDAA 1415 – Art Foundations
  • MDAA 2542 – Lighting and Rendering 2
  • MDAA 3542 – Lighting and Rendering 3
  • MDAA 4025 – Demo Reel Production Capstone Project
  • MDAA 4035 – Professional Self Marketing and Presentation
  • MDAA 4480- Portfolio Production 2
Course descriptions can be found at this link.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction within the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation diploma program. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering course materials; assessing and evaluating student performance; providing mentorship, feedback, and academic support; maintaining course records; fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment; and ensuring curriculum delivery reflects current industry standards and practices. Instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, contribute to program quality and continuous improvement initiatives, and support student success through professional, effective, and student-centered teaching.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:
  • Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation, Game Art, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or related discipline, or equivalent professional industry experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in texturing, surfacing, look development, environment art, or a closely related role within the game, animation, or visual effects industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise creating production-ready textures using Adobe Substance 3D Painter and image editing software.
  • Demonstrated expertise with UV mapping and UV unwrapping workflows in Autodesk Maya, including efficient UV layouts, texel density, UDIM workflows, and minimizing visible seams and stretching.
  • Strong understanding of physically based rendering (PBR) materials, including albedo, roughness, metallic, ambient occlusion, normal, opacity, and emissive texture workflows.
  • Experience baking normal maps and mesh maps from high-resolution to game-ready models while minimizing baking artifacts.
  • Strong understanding of colour management, linear workflows, and texture preparation for modern rendering and real-time pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide constructive critique and mentorship that helps students develop technically sound and visually appealing textures.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students from a range of skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous post-secondary teaching or mentoring experience.
  • Demonstrated industry success and appropriate and current experience and skills in the entire 3D pipeline including 3D Modeling, Animating, Rigging Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, and Unreal Engine.
  • Experience creating textures for both film and the game industry.
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 Salary Range: $69,006 - $120,460 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 7
Anticipated Start Date 08/31/2026
Anticipated End Date 12/18/2026
Competition Information
Competition Number 26FSA088
Competition Open Date 07/18/2026
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10549

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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