Instructor VISA 2Q97 Winter D3-2

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University is seeking an instructor for the course 'Digital Video for Game Applications'. The role involves teaching videography concepts, overseeing labs, and engaging in course administration. Candidates must have an MFA and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of university-level teaching experience.
• Technical experience in video editing and production.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities.
• Lecture preparation, student consultation, grading, and course administration.

Skills

Video Art history

Adobe CC

Digital video production

Teaching

Education

MFA

Tools

Premiere

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: May 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Title of Course

VISA 2Q97 Digital Video for Game Applications

Concepts of basic videography and its applications within conceptual and aesthetic game applications and studio practice. Camerawork, composition and lighting; digital video and audio editing, special effects, composing, text and titling, and HD output. Critical analysis of recent and contemporary film and video practices. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week.

Delivery Method

face-to-face

Schedule

Winter Term Duration 3 (D3)

Tuesday 1700 – 2100

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2024 - $7,471.08 per half course (195 hours)
Effective September 1, 2024 - $14,942.17 per full course (390 hours)
Note: Instructors with a 2-hour/week lecture are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.

Duties

According to Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement, duties include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities such as lecture preparation, student consultation, grading, and course administration.

Qualifications

1. MFA required.
2. At least two years of university-level teaching experience.
3. Thorough knowledge of Video Art history.
4. Technical experience in video editing, sound editing, lighting, and video production.
5. Proficiency in Adobe CC (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and familiarity with other media software.
6. Knowledge of instructional approaches to teaching digital video for game applications, especially media and conceptual integration.
7. Professional activity in digital video/videography/gaming and exhibitions demonstrating community standing.
8. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, such as course evaluations or references.

All qualifications must be met. Please include a cover letter and current resume, explaining how you meet each qualification, along with all documentation at application submission.

Applications

Include a cover letter, resume, references, and course/performance evaluations. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Additional Notes

Positions depend on enrollment and budget approval. Refer to the Collective Agreement and university policies linked in the description. Brock values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We support accommodation requests throughout the recruitment process.

Visit www.brocku.ca to learn more about Brock University.