Instructor, Interior Design Residential Diploma (Flexible Learning)

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

BCIT’s Interior Design Department is recruiting for temporary part-time Instructors. BCIT requires individuals to fill temporary, part-time Instructional positions for delivery of Flexible Learning courses on a term-by-term basis in our Interior Design, Flexible Learning Programs

We invite individuals to view the Interior Design web pages to view program and course information. https://www.bcit.ca/programs/interior-design/

BCIT Flexible Learning runs three terms in twelve week blocks: September to December, January to March, and April to June, as well as a summer term from July to August.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct and help students learn.
• Provide academic assistance in a variety of learning situations.
• Facilitate and maintain creative and positive learning environments.
• Develop, modify, and continuously improve, course outlines, curricula, evaluation procedures, and instruments.
• Prepare and maintain all course-related records including evaluation, attendance records, and submit information as required.
• Identify, prepare and organize course materials and learning resources for course delivery

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant diploma or degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum five years of related current experience, with practical knowledge and experience in the residential (kitchen and bath) design field.
• NKBA membership eligibility and Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBA) Certification an asset.
• Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD) Certification an asset.
• Hands on experience with Chief Architect would be an asset.
• Hands-on AutoCad experience would be an asset.
• Hands-on experience with Sketch up, Photoshop and Indesign would be an asset
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within, and develop, a collegial environment.
• Previous teaching experience or formal instructor training (PIO, ISW, PIDP) would be an asset.
• Flexible availability

Please Note: Instructors are paid three hours per week per course. Course preparation, marking and student assistance time will be required outside of class time and are included in the three hour allocation

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 – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Professional Development funds and resources
• 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 the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).