Instructor – Props, Paint and Theatre Production – Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts

Job title: Instructor – Props, Paint and Theatre Production – Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts

Job description: Instructor – Props, Paint and Theatre Production – Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts

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Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume. Capilano University is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Competition Number F18625P
Position Title Instructor – Props, Paint and Theatre Production – Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts
Employee Group Faculty
Position Status Regular Part-Time
Position Type Instructor
Special Appointee
Others please specify
Workload Amount 3 Instructional 2 Lab Supervisor
Department Theatre
Additional Notes
Location North Vancouver
What you’ll do

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.
What you’ll bring

• 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.

Posting Detail Information

Internal or External Position External
Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/02/2024
Salary Scale $7,854 per instructional section to a maximum of $12,620 per instructional section based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement.
Post Date 12/05/2023
Close Date 12/12/2023
Open Until Filled
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a bachelor’s degree?

• Yes
• No
• Do you have a masters degree?

• Yes
• No
• Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes
• No
• Have you completion of two years of post secondary education equivalent to the Technical Theatre program offered at Capilano University?

• Yes
• No
• How many years experience do you have in technical theatre work in the live performance industry?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents * Portfolio

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