Continuing Studies Instructor, Drawing + Painting – Summer Teens

Position Title

Continuing Studies Instructor, Drawing + Painting – Summer Teens

Job Summary

The Continuing Studies Department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is seeking experienced fine art instructors specializing in drawing and painting to join our team of instructors.

We are specifically hiring for the Junior Arts Institute, part of our Summer Teens program for 13–15-year-olds, which includes:

Drawing + PaintingM-F 9:00am – 4:00pm, July 13 – July 24, 2026

This position is offered as a term-based contract for the duration of the scheduled course at an hourly pay rate of $80.68/hr. We encourage individuals with creative practices prioritizing one or more of the following drawing + painting disciplines or techniques to apply:

• Guided Observational Drawing/Painting and Still Life Studies
• Figure Drawing/Painting
• Composition Strategies
• Colour Theory and Mixing
• Mixed-Media Approaches
• Visual Story Telling
• Creative Problem Solving
• Abstract and Conceptual Approaches

Required Qualifications

We are seeking candidates offering the following skills and experience:

• Expert knowledge in drawing and painting
• Significant knowledge of drawing + painting materials, tools, and techniques

For our Youth + Teen Programs, we are also seeking those with:

• Experience working with youth + teens from diverse creative, cultural and educational backgrounds
• Experience using adaptive and inclusive student engagement methods
• Considerable knowledge of critique and feedback strategies
• Experience developing lesson plans and preparing content for online and/or on-campus learning.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud preferred
• Secondary and/or Post-secondary teaching experience preferred
• Experience with online education (including Moodle and Microsoft Teams)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite an asset

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates with:

• Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residence status (at this time we are unable to hire international applicants for instructional contract roles)
• Significant experience working in industry, who are also interested in sharing their knowledge with others
• Experience working with learners from diverse creative, cultural, and educational backgrounds at the secondary level; prior experience with mentorship or training also considered an asset
• Experience developing lesson plans; prior experience developing internal training modules or leading workshops also considered an asset

For those with little or no prior teaching experience, Continuing Studies offers support in the form of group workshops, standardized worksheets and individual meetings to assist in the process of course development 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

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Emily Carr is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CS

Desired Start Date

07/13/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

07/24/2026

Open Date

Close Date

12/09/2025

Open Until Filled

No

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