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:

• CREA 7020 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Creative Industries
• CREA 7030 Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Communication in Creative Industries

APPLICATIONREQUIREMENT: We ask that you review BCIT’s 2025 Strategic Commitments and include a resume, and a cover letter which answers the following questions:

• What creativity means to you

• How you would bring your industry experience into the classroom

• Why do you want to teach at BCIT

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**

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:

• Digital Production and Development

• Product Prototyping, Market Validation and Strategic Positioning

• Professional Branding, Visual Communication and Marketing Tech-based Products and Services

• Executive Leadership, Organizational Development and Ethics

• Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Operations Management

• Field Schools, Incubators, Startups and Innovation Hubs

• Managerial and Financial Economics for Technology Firms

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Communication

• Ethics and Professional Practice

• Speculative Design

• Creative Industries Portfolio Development

• Funding and Financial Management

• Frontiers of Technology in Innovation

• Growing the Creative Economy and Global Marketplace

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS**:**

• A relevant Masters degree (concentration in strategic management, entrepreneurship, operations, international business, management of technology, or human resources) is a requirement for this position for candidates who are successful in obtaining regular/permanent status in this position, however, BCIT will consider applicants who are currently enrolled in a Masters Degree program with an intention of completing the degree within a specified time period, or those who have the intention of enrolling in a program and completing their Masters Degree within a specified time period
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in a Senior Manager, Director or equivalent-level role
• Minimum 10 years of relevant and current industry-level professional experience in Digital Design, Engineering, Production, Creative Direction, or similar creative technology-related skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, deliver and administer relevant and applied training and/or course material, including effective coaching and assessment, in a manner that promotes learner motivation and successful acquisition of skills and knowledge
• Excellent English communication and interaction skills, both oral and written
• Flexible, creative and enthusiastic presentation approach and ability to deliver interactive and experiential sessions
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills and ability to foster a collaborative working environment

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• A relevant Doctoral degree (concentration in strategic management, entrepreneurship, operations, international business, management of technology, or human resources)

• Experience in the field schools or technology incubators

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience founding or managing a startup or entrepreneurial business venture

• Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience preferably in an academic institution is considered an asset. Including but not limited to:

• Facilitating simulation, and experience using simulation best practice standards

• Demonstrated ability using educational technologies, including online learning platforms

• Provincial Instructor Diploma

• Demonstrated interest and appreciation for applied research and multidisciplinary team-led innovation work

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

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

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

Competition Open Date

06/14/2025

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes