Instructional Associate, Fine Arts

2 weeks ago


Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

**Competition ID**:

- 3442

**Internal Closing Date**:

- June 30, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.89 to $36.71 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time

**Workplace Type**:

- On-Site

**Travel Frequency**:
**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30am-4:30pm

**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35

**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: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE**
- 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, conduct 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.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- 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, moldmaking, ceramics, photography, digital media, print making, painting and drawing, etc.
- 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, moldmaking, 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.
- A working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of studio equipment involved with areas of supervision which could include woodworking, metalworking, moldmaking, 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 backgrounds, including supervisors, instructors, staff and students.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously, with minimum supervision, exercising good judgment and initiative.
- Ability to support faculty and students in research.
- Prior experience assisting in a 3-D or graphic arts department in a post-secondary institution.
- Excellent workin



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