Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Instructor

Capilano University; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a part-time Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Instructor to teach courses focusing on contemporary Indigenous media production. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience in a diploma or bachelor’s degree program, with a preference for those holding a master's degree. Indigenous applicants will be given priority.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting this type of instruction in a diploma or bachelor's degree learning environment.
• Masters degree preferred; relevant background and experience considered.
• Indigenous applicants will be given priority.

Responsibilities

• Teach the first-year course in the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking diploma program.
• Provide instruction on the director's relationship to the camera, actors, and crew.
• Incorporate guest speakers from the Indigenous media industry.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of contemporary Indigenous media production

Film direction skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Instructor role at Capilano University.

This position supports the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking (IDF) diploma program with emphasis on contemporary Indigenous media production and storytelling.

Base pay range

CA$103.62 / hr - CA$103.62 / hr

Salary range is provided by Capilano University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Salary information

9,420 per instructional section

About Capilano University

Capilano University is a teaching-focused university in British Columbia, committed to hands-on learning and work-integrated experiences. The Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts includes professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom and studio to bridge theory and practice for students in the creative industries.

Responsibilities

• Teach the first-year course in the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking (IDF) diploma program.
• Share knowledge of contemporary Indigenous media production and the culture that supports Indigenous stories and storytellers.
• Provide instruction focused on the director's relationship to the camera, actors, and crew on a dramatic film shoot, including casting, blocking, lighting, rehearsing, and shooting.
• Incorporate guest speakers from the Indigenous media industry as part of the course.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting this type of instruction in a two-year diploma or four-year bachelor’s degree learning environment, or equivalent.
• Masters degree preferred; candidates with relevant background and experience will be considered.
• Indigenous applicants will be given priority.

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Art / Creative

Industries

• Higher Education