Lab Instructor, Faculty of Arts

1 month ago

Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

**Competition ID**:

- 3780

**Internal Closing Date**:

- November 22, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**# of Openings**:

- 15
- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid

**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, Saturday

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 5.5-16.5

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: LAB INSTRUCTOR, FACULTY OF ARTS**

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, conduct 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.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- 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)

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- 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 Information**

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program - eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
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