Faculty, 3D Animation 3

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Canada seeks a part-time Faculty member for its Animation and Gaming program. The role requires significant experience in 3D production and teaching. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to quality curriculum development and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Access to courses free of charge

Complimentary fitness membership

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional experience in 3D production.
• Minimum five years of post-secondary teaching experience in art or animation.
• Proven expertise in acting for animation and creating character performances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses for the Animation and Gaming program.
• Develop and provide engaging curriculum.
• Mentor and motivate students.

Skills

3D production

Autodesk Maya

Animation feedback

Leadership

Creative direction

Education

Diploma or degree in Animation/3D Art/Digital Media

Provincial Instructor Diploma

Masters in Fine Arts/Animation

Job description

Position Summary

BCIT’s Digital Arts, Media and Design department within the School of Business is seeking a temporary, part‑time (0.2 FTE) Faculty member for our Animation and Gaming program. The Diploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation offers courses in Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, team‑oriented professional with broad, practical knowledge within the Digital Entertainment and Interactive industry. Assigned to the 3D Animation 3 course within our 3DMAA program focused on Animation and Gaming, the faculty member must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, clear communication, and an ability to develop and deliver quality curriculum in a fast‑changing industry.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Animation, 3D Art, Digital Media, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in 3D production, including modeling, animation, rigging, texturing, lighting, rendering, and Unreal Engine.
• Experience in a senior or higher‑level role within the 3D animation or games industry, demonstrating leadership and creative direction.
• Proven expertise in acting for animation and body mechanics, creating expressive, believable character performances.
• Strong expertise in Autodesk Maya, with a deep understanding of the animation module and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Ability to provide clear, consistent, and constructive animation feedback grounded in industry‑standard animation principles.
• Demonstrated success in 3D production pipelines and current industry practices.
• Minimum five years of post‑secondary teaching experience, including course design, delivery, and student assessment in art or animation‑related subjects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a focus on mentoring and motivating students.
• Flexible, creative, and collaborative teaching approach, capable of delivering engaging, hands‑on, and experiential learning sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent post‑secondary teaching credential
• Masters in Fine Arts, Animation, or related discipline

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
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• 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 employee group and position type. For more information, click here.

Salary Range

$65,045 - $113,545 per annum.

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

EEO Statement

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.

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