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Job Description / Duties

The Theatre Department at Capilano University is looking for a regularized part-time instructor to teach props construction, scenic paint, set design, and the practices of senior production personnel.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for and provide guidance to technical theatre students on the construction of props, props buying and scenic paint duties for the 4 productions of the Theatre departments season.

This instructor will have an excellent knowledge and ability in:
- Props construction and Techniques
- Scenic Painting
- CAD
- Theatre Operations, including Production Management and Technical Direction
- Mask, Casting and Puppet Construction
- Sculpting and Molding
- Model Making – Traditional and 3D Printed
- Furniture Upholstery and Construction

Additional Assets:
- Basic Carpentry
- Basic Rigging, Sound and Lighting for Theatre

Other responsibilities will include attending production meetings, rehearsals as needed and department meetings.

Qualifications / Required Skills

- A Master’s Degree in a relevant area.
- A Bachelor’s Degree, certification or equivalent qualification from an accredited college or training program may be considered.
- Professional experience will be considered.
- Previous teaching at a University or post-secondary institution is required.
- Must have excellent communication and collaboration skills, demonstrate patience and leadership skills, be energetic, driven, creative, and dependable.
- Proven ability to teach adult learners and to create a learning environment that supports a diverse student population.

Salary: $86.39-$138.82 per hour

Contact Information

Applications should be submitting via our online portal: https://jobs-capilanou.peopleadmin.com/postings/6378

Employer Profile

At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.

Do you share our purpose and passion? If so, we want to hear from you!