Lab Instructor, Faculty of Arts

We are currently seeking a Lab Instructor to join the Faculty of Arts
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This position reports to the Divisional Business Manager and works in collaboration with the Department Chair/Coordinator, instructors, and a team of Lab Instructors. The Lab Instructor assists the Faculty of Arts with overall course delivery in designated departments by assuming responsibility for reviewing material with students, student guidance and assessment (including participation in the class and lab component of any course).

In addition to instructing students on lab procedures and the use of lab equipment, the Lab Instructor researches, conducts experiments, and introduces new materials, equipment and procedures to advance the program. The Lab Instructor may support any program or course offered by the relevant department(s). The class and lab assignments and learning objectives will be provided by the instructor. Standard and prescribed industry practices will be created in collaboration between instructors, Lab Instructors, and students.

Using these, Lab Instructors are expected to perform their duties with a minimum of managerial supervision and work effectively with other Lab Instructors, faculty members, student mentors, the KPU community, and the Entertainment Arts industry.

• Graduation from a 2-year Entertainment Arts program within the past five years is required.
• Experience tutoring and working with students is an asset.
• Proven junior industry-level proficiency regarding current technology and software used in the Entertainment Arts program(s).
• Priority will be given to candidates with experience in the specialty area of rigging.

• Experience working collaboratively as an effective team player.
• Proven ability to take initiative when working both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to meet deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions, and determine when to seek advice.
• Experience developing, planning, and administering systems and/or projects.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Experience in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, consulting with stakeholders, and implementing effective solutions.
• Proven ability to think innovatively and creatively to implement new systems and procedures. Evaluate their effectiveness.
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven ability to quickly learn new software and equipment as needed.
• Proven ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and resolve conflicts.
• Experience to providing guidance, training, and instruction to others.
• Demonstrated innovation and change‑management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality is required.

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

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