Continuing Studies

**Position Title**
- Continuing Studies - Communication Design Instructor**Job Summary**
- The Continuing Studies Department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is seeking a Design Instructor with a breadth of knowledge in the creative industry in topics such as:
- Graphic Design in a range of media (print, digital, video, etc.)
- Design research methodologies
- Art Direction
- Branding and identity design
- Typography
- Motion graphics and animation
- Design software proficiency
- Image editing
- Professional practices for designers
- Client and corporate relations
- Project management
- Applicants should anticipate a range of students from various disciplines and backgrounds looking for technical, as well as professional skills, and guidance to strategize for their creative growth.- Successful applicants will be added to our pool of Continuing Studies educators who are contracted on a course-by-course basis.
- ECU Continuing studies adult and/or youth individual courses are scheduled per term, once per week on weekday evenings and/or weekends, and may be offered in person or online. Continuing Studies instructors are contracted to teach at an hourly rate of $77.52.

Instructional contracts involve:
- Preparing course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments and activities suitable for online and/or on-campus learning
- Preparing, populating and updating course content and resources in Moodle, Emily Carr’s Learning Management System (LMS).
- Supporting diverse student learning experiences, providing proactive feedback and guidance, completing assessments, and inputting grades
- Regularly communicating and collaborating with CS Administration and CS Technicians

**Required Qualifications**
- Applicants with a degree or practice in a relevant field, such as Design, Graphic/Environmental/Interaction Design, Art Direction, Brand Identity and/or a combination of comparable professional experience is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.-
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in the industry
- Experience with a wide range of projects creating effective brand identities and strategies
- Strong network connections within creative industry
- Experience working with a wide range of clients
- Demonstrated success designing campaigns that utilize a broad spectrum of media
- Proficiency across a variety of design tools, specifically with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Strong research skills in understanding the target audiences, market trends, and cultural contexts
- Industry-aligned knowledge of professional practices
- Considerable knowledge of critique and feedback strategies
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
- Experience teaching learners from diverse creative, cultural, and educational backgrounds would be an asset
- Experience developing lesson plans and preparing content for online and/or on-campus would be an asset

**Preferred Qualifications**
- At least 3 years of teaching or mentorship experience, preferably in design or a related field
- Experience using adaptive and inclusive student engagement methods
- Experience with online education (including Moodle and Zoom) an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is an asset

Continuing Studies offers support in the form of group workshops, standardized worksheets, and individual meetings to assist in the process of course preparation and instruction.**About Emily Carr Continuing Studies**
- ECU Continuing Studies offers accessible and innovative opportunities for life-long learning in art and design. Programs focusing on skills development, creativity, and personal and professional growth complement credit programs and serve the diverse needs of a multi-generational community of learners. From pre-university courses and workshops for youth, to part-time and full-time certificates for adults, Continuing Studies programs provide flexible and comprehensive learning pathways for students to achieve their goals.**Additional Information**Posting Detail Information

**Posting Number**
- CS029-2022**Desired Start Date**

**Position End Date (if temporary)**

**Open Date**

**Close Date**
- 01/08/2025**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Instructions Summary**

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