Instructional Associate, Fine Arts - Competition

Position: Instructional Associate, Fine Arts - Competition ID: 4629
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition details

Competition

Internal Closing Date:
June 14, 2026

External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 3

Salary Information: 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

Employment Type:

On-Call

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:
Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU): 9:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU):
Varies

Position
We are currently seeking an  Instructional Associate, Fine Arts  to join our  Faculty of Arts  team.

Job Overview
The Fine Arts Instructional Associate assists the Faculty of Arts with overall course delivery in designated departments by assuming responsibility for instruction, student guidance and assessment (including safety quiz marking and participation in the studio component of any course). In addition to instructing students on studio procedures and the use of studio equipment, the Instructional Associate researches, conducts experiments and introduces new materials, equipment and procedures to advance the program.

The Fine Arts Instructional Associate’s work may support any program or course offered by the relevant department(s).

Based on an established timetable of student studio assignments and using standard and prescribed safety practices they are expected to perform their duties with a minimum of managerial supervision, and to work effectively with other Instructional Associates, faculty members and staff.

Education And Experience

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the course content, studio equipment and supplies currently used in the program.

Knowledge of the techniques and safety aspects involved with areas of supervision which could include woodworking, metalworking, mold making, ceramics, photography, digital media, print making, painting and drawing, etc.

Demonstrated ability to use studios and provide demonstrations in a studio setting and develop explanations and procedures related to course content. Ability to demonstrate studio techniques.

5A working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of studio equipment involved with areas of supervision which could include woodworking, metalworking, mold making, ceramics, photography, digital media, print making etc.

Studio supervision and teaching experience. Be able to demonstrate studio techniques and have practical experience in these. Proven related teaching experience is an asset.

Ability to develop and deliver a safety lecture and testing program for fine arts students.

Preference will be given to applicants with active involvement in the local art community.

Superior organizational and time-management skills in coordinating projects and meeting multiple overlapping deadlines.

Proven ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time in an administrative environment with multiple demands and frequent interruptions.

Proven ability to develop effective multi-person administrative procedures in a systematic, organized fashion.

Working knowledge of the operation of equipment and appropriate PC and Mac computer operating systems and software where required i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office etc.

Good working knowledge of business records, inventory, ordering and receiving procedures and ability to use a computer efficiently in these tasks.

Experience with inventory management is an asset.

Experience with supervising and creating a safe learning environment for students.

Demonstrated working knowledge of WHMIS and other preventative measures required for the safe operation of the studio.

Be well organized and energetic, with good abilities in problem solving, adaptability and interpersonal skills with people of varied…